Machinist - Gun Drilling / Deep Hole / Honing - 1st Shift

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corporation; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health care coverage

Health Savings Account with contributions

PTO & Paid Holidays

Gainsharing Bonus Program

Company-provided PPE

On-site recreational center

Family-owned environment events

Job summary

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corporation is looking for a Machinist on 1st Shift in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. This role offers comprehensive training on CNC machines in a clean, safe environment.

Starting pay is $21/hr plus benefits such as health care coverage, PTO, referral bonuses, and a 401(k) match. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and preferably prior manufacturing experience.

Join a family-owned company where you’re valued, and be a part of crafting high-quality solutions in the machining industry!

Qualifications

• Individuals with prior manufacturing experience or a mechanical background.
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
• Prior machine drilling and/or CNC machining experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate openly with trainers and managers, actively learning from feedback.
• Set up and operate precision machines.
• Monitor machine operations, ensuring top-quality results.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical background

Basic measurements and shop math

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Teamwork

Tools

CNC machines

Forklifts

Job description

Overview

Further Your Career in Precision Machining with Carlson Tool & Manufacturing!

Are you looking to start a career in precision machining or ready to grow your skills in a supportive, people-focused environment? At Carlson Tool & Manufacturing, we believe in investing in our people — because when you succeed, we all succeed.

Why Carlson?

As a family-owned, team-oriented company, we’re proud to foster a culture built on quality craftsmanship and continuous learning, all in a climate-controlled, clean, and safe working environment. If you enjoy working with your hands, have a desire to learn, thrive in a team setting, and want to build a future you can be proud of, you could be a great fit here at Carlson!

What You’ll Do:

As a Machinist on 1st Shift in our Gun Drilling, Deep Hole, and Honing areas, you’ll receive hands-on comprehensive training from experienced mentors on the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of CNC type machines.

Why Choose Carlson?

We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose. Benefits include:

• Weekly Pay: Starting at $21/hr and up, based on experience
• Experienced trainers
• Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Gainsharing Bonus Program
• Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• Referral Bonuses
• Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement
• Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties

And did we mention perks like our on-site Carlson Recreational Center? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more — open to employees and their families.

Who Thrives at Carlson?

• Individuals with prior manufacturing experience or a mechanical background
• Those comfortable with basic measurements and shop math
• People with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn
• Team players who value safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Prior machine drilling and/or CNC machining experience is a plus!

Your Day-to-Day:

• Communicate openly with trainers and managers, actively learning and applying feedback
• Set up and operate precision machines
• Monitor machine operations, ensuring top-quality results and making adjustments as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Operate forklifts (we’ll train and certify you)

Ready to Join a Team That Values You?

At Carlson, you’re not just a number; you’re part of a team that takes pride in craftsmanship and cares about your future. For over 60 years, Carlson Tool has been a leader in advanced machining solutions, serving industries like automotive, packaging, medical, and energy - Apply today and discover what it’s like to work for a company where your hard work is valued!

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.

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