CNC Setup Machinist – Weekend Day Shift (Work 36hrs / Paid 40hrs)

Mindscope; Town of Big Bend (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Schedule bonus

Job summary

Mindscope is seeking a skilled CNC Setup Machinist for a permanent weekend day shift in Big Bend, WI. You will perform independent setups on CNC mills and lathes, verify parts to exacting specs, and contribute to a high-precision production environment in an aerospace/defense oriented facility.

This role requires 2+ years of CNC experience, 1 year of independent setups, and a US work authorization. The weekend schedule is Friday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, with full corporate benefits and a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional CNC machining experience, including at least 1 year of independent setups.
• Strong blueprint reading, G&M code familiarity, and practical GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with precision hand tools and gauges for close-tolerance parts.
• Willingness to work permanent weekend day shift (Fri–Sun, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM).
• US Citizen or Green Card holder within commuting distance to Big Bend, WI.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete, independent CNC mill/lathe setups to exact specifications.
• Manage tooling offsets, fixtures, and insert changes to maintain tight tolerances.
• Verify parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges and gauges for 100% quality.
• Troubleshoot and optimize processes to sustain weekend workflow and cycle times.
• Interpret complex drawings and apply GD&T to ensure part integrity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, 5S-compliant machine cell.

Skills

CNC machining

Independent setups

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Precision measuring

Weekend schedule commitment

Education

Technical diploma or CNC certificate or machining apprenticeship

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

G-code / M-code

Job description

Job Order ID: 4793

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $68000/Yr

Web Publication Date: 10/13/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: Big Bend, WI 53103

Job Function:

CNC Setup Machinist – Weekend Day Shift (Work 36hrs / Paid 40hrs)

Up to $33.00/hr + Weekend Shift Premium Big Bend, WI Area Weekend Days (Fri–Sun) Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Up to $33.00/hr base rate depending on experience + weekend shift premium, full corporate benefits, and a schedule bonus where you work 36 hours and get paid for a full 40 hours.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Permanent Weekend Day Shift (Friday – Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), providing 4 full days off every single week.
• Environment & Company Profile: State-of-the-art, 100% climate-controlled, ultra-clean facility operating under strict 5S standards; high-growth manufacturer supplying complex aerospace, defense, and medical pipelines.
• Core Functional Scope: Independent setups on CNC mills and lathes, G&M code adjustments, tool offset management, GD&T verification, and precision quality inspection.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 2+ years of CNC machining experience with 1+ years executing independent setups, US work authorization (defense compliance), and a local commute to Big Bend, WI.

Want four full days off every single week without sacrificing a full 40-hour paycheck? This rare weekend schedule offers the ultimate work-life balance for a skilled CNC Machinist. Our client is a high-growth, technically sophisticated component manufacturer specializing in high-complexity, tight-tolerance production runs for aerospace, defense, and medical pipelines. Operating in a bright, fully air-conditioned shop floor completely free of old-school job shop clutter, the leadership team values technical autonomy, provides clear skills-based advancement tracks, and rejects micromanagement.

Operating on a structured 3x12 weekend shift, you will take full technical ownership over your machine cell. Backed by a strong defense and medical backlog, this direct-hire position offers exceptional job stability, clean working conditions, and top-tier compensation for machinists who take pride in precision craftsmanship.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Independent Machine Setups: Perform complete, independent setups and operations on automated CNC milling and turning centers to exacting engineering specifications.
• Tooling & Offset Management: Manage tool page offsets, adjust fixtures, and change cutting inserts to maintain tight tolerances across complex production runs.
• Precision Quality Inspection: Utilize micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and specialized measuring instruments to verify 100% quality compliance before parts advance.
• Process Optimization: Investigate, troubleshoot, and correct mechanical or program-related deviations to maintain steady weekend workflow and cycle times.
• Blueprint & GD&T Application: Interpret complex engineering drawings and apply rigorous GD&T benchmarks to ensure total part integrity.
• Cell Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe cell following strict 5S standards across the weekend production run.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Machining & Setup Depth: 2+ years of professional CNC machining experience, with at least 1 year executing independent setups on CNC lathes or mills.
• Technical Literacy: 2+ years of strong blueprint reading literacy, G&M code familiarity, and practical GD&T application.
• Precision Measuring Capability: Proven capability utilizing precision hand measuring tools and custom gauges to verify close-tolerance part features.
• Weekend Schedule Commitment: Full, reliable commitment to working the permanent Friday–Sunday 12-hour day schedule (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
• Location & Compliance: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily driving radius of Big Bend, WI.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Tight-Tolerance Sectors: Prior experience machining precision components for aerospace, defense, military, or medical device applications.
• Multi-Axis Capabilities: Hands-on setup experience with 4/5-axis CNC mills or multi-spindle, live-tooling CNC turning centers.
• Technical Education: Technical diploma, CNC certificate, or completed machining apprenticeship.