MFG LEVEL 2 SETUP CNC MACHINIST

POINTE PRECISION; Village of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Pointe Precision in Plover, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Level 2 Setup CNC Machinist to set up jobs, prove out processes, and produce high‑quality machined parts with precision and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CNC setup experience, with Swiss-style Citizen lathes and Mori Seiki NL/NZ machines, plus strong problem solving and GD&T skills. You will troubleshoot, interpret blueprints, and ensure tight tolerances in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Proven setup experience in a production environment.
• Experience with Swiss-style Citizen lathes and Mori Seiki NL/NZ machines.
• Experience in high-precision components and tight tolerances.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to lead others toward a common goal.
• Detail-oriented and reliable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand intermediate G-code commands to produce workpieces.
• Load programs, tool offsets, and tool-setter posts from the DNC library into machine controls.
• Interpret tolerances and dimensions using intermediate math, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Measure, examine, and test completed parts with precision instruments including CMM.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions, process issues, and programming errors.
• Set machine controls to position tools and regulate cutting parameters.

Skills

G-code reading

CNC setup

Problem solving

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Swiss-style Citizen lathes

Mori Seiki NL/NZ

CMM operation

DNC library

Job description

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MFG LEVEL 2 SETUP CNC MACHINIST

Full Time Direct Plover, WI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1154

Manufacturing Level 2 Setup CNC Machinist

Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM–10:00 PM

Join the Pointe Precision Team

At Pointe Precision, we manufacture high-precision components for the aerospace, medical, and recreational industries. Our work demands accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail—and it starts with skilled people who take pride in what they do.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Level 2 Setup CNC Machinist to join our team. This position is responsible for setting up jobs and proving out processes to fabricate high-quality machined parts as efficiently as possible.

As a Manufacturing Level 2 Setup CNC Machinist, you’ll play an important role in producing high-precision aerospace components where accuracy and attention to detail matter every day.

The ideal candidate will have strong CNC setup experience, particularly with Swiss-style Citizen lathes and Mori Seiki NL and NZ machines, or similar equipment, along with the ability to troubleshoot processes, interpret technical information, and consistently produce parts to demanding specifications.

What You’ll Do:

• Read and understand intermediate G-code commands used to produce workpieces.
• Load programs, tool offsets, and/or tool-setter posts from the DNC library into machine controls.
• Interpret tolerances and dimensions using intermediate knowledge of mathematics, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Measure, examine, and test completed parts to identify defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments, including an intermediate understanding of CMM operation.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions, process issues, and programming errors and make appropriate corrections.
• Calculate and set machine controls to position tools, synchronize programs and tooling, and regulate cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience

• Five or more years of CNC machining experience.
• Demonstrated experience setting up CNC machines in a production environment.
• Experience with Swiss-style Citizen lathes and Mori Seiki NL and NZ machines, or similar CNC equipment, is highly preferred.
• Experience working with high-precision components and tight tolerances is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Can help lead others toward a common goal.
• Is motivated, dependable, and accountable.
• Is detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality work.
• Can work effectively in a fast-paced, precision manufacturing environment.
• Takes ownership of setup, quality, and process performance.

Our Core Values:

At Pointe Precision, our success is built on how we work together. We are looking for team members who demonstrate a commitment to our core values:

• Respect
• Forward-Thinking
• Dedication and Passion
• Teamwork
  

Pointe Precision is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… We encourage women, veterans, minorities, and all qualified individuals to apply.