Precision CNC Setup Machinist – 3-Day Weekend Shift

Keystone Distinction Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Precision CNC Setup Machinist for a 3-day weekend shift in Big Bend, WI. Direct-hire, with base pay up to $33.00/hr plus weekend premium. Work 36 hours and be paid for 40, enjoying four days off each week.

You will perform independent setups on CNC mills and turning centers, inspect parts for GD&T compliance, and keep a clean, 5S workplace in a climate-controlled facility serving aerospace, defense, and medical markets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC machining experience with at least 1 year of independent setups on mills or lathes.
• Strong ability to read engineering blueprints and GD&T concepts.
• Willingness to work Friday–Sunday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.
• Stable work history with reliable attendance.
• US citizenship or Green Card holder living within daily driving distance of Big Bend, WI.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent setups on CNC mills and turning centers for complex parts.
• Manage tooling, offsets, workholding, and maintain tight tolerances.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process quality inspections with precision gauges.
• Troubleshoot and optimize the cell to maintain weekend production workflow.
• Interpret blueprints and apply GD&T, adjust G&M codes as required.
• Maintain a clean, 5S-compliant machining station.

Skills

CNC machining

Independent setups

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

G-code

Education

Technical diploma / CNC certificate / apprenticeship

Job description

Precision CNC Setup Machinist – 3-Day Weekend Shift

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

• Compensation & Earnings: Base pay up to $33.00/hr based on setup depth, plus a weekend shift premium, full 40-hour pay for 36 hours worked, and a complete corporate benefits package.
• Exceptional Schedule Balance: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (7:00 AM-7:00 PM). Work 36 hours, get paid for 40, and enjoy 4 full days off every single week!
• State-of-the-Art Facility: 100% air-conditioned, ultra-clean, well-lit, and modern 5S precision manufacturing environment.
• Company Culture & Stability: Direct-hire seat with a growing, high-tech precision manufacturer supplying aerospace, defense, and medical markets—offering year-round work stability and zero micromanagement.
• Strict Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card); 2+ years of CNC machining experience with at least 1 year performing independent setups on mills or lathes.

Maximize your work-life balance with a 3-day work week while earning full-time pay! Our client is a premier, climate-controlled precision manufacturing facility in the Big Bend, WI area serving critical aerospace, defense, and medical sectors. Operating on a fixed weekend day schedule (Friday-Sunday, 12-hour shifts), this position gives you 4 consecutive days off every week while maintaining full pay and benefits. Working in a bright, modern, air-conditioned environment with supportive leadership, you will take ownership of setting up complex CNC milling and turning cells.

Core Responsibilities (Daily Execution)

• Perform Independent Setups: Execute complete, independent setups and operation on CNC mills and turning centers for complex precision components.
• Tooling & Offsets Management: Monitor tool wear, adjust tool page offsets, establish work holding, and maintain tight dimensional tolerances.
• Precision Quality Inspection: Perform first-piece and in-process quality inspections using precision measuring hand tools, custom gauges, and inspection gear.
• Troubleshoot & Optimize Cell: Investigate and resolve setup deviations or mechanical issues to maintain consistent weekend production workflow.
• Blueprint & Technical Execution: Interpret complex engineering blueprints, apply G&M code adjustments, and strictly follow GD&T requirements.
• Maintain Cell Standards: Keep a clean, organized, safe, and 5S-compliant machining station.

Key Qualifications (Requirements)

• Machining & Setup Depth: 2+ years of CNC machining experience with at least 1 year of independent setups on CNC mills or lathes.
• Technical Fundamentals: Strong technical literacy in reading engineering blueprints, interpreting G&M codes, and applying GD&T concepts.
• Weekend Schedule Commitment: Dedicated lifestyle alignment and reliability for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (7:00 AM-7:00 PM) schedule.
• Employment Stability: Solid work history demonstrating long-term tenure, attendance, and personal accountability.
• Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within daily driving distance of the Big Bend, WI area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• High-Precision Background: Prior experience machining close-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, or medical device applications.
• Multi-Axis Setup Depth: Setup experience on multi-axis milling centers or live-tooling turning centers.
• Formal Credentials: Technical diploma, CNC machining certificate, or formal apprenticeship completion.