Precision CNC Setup Machinist – 3-Day Weekend Shift

H. T. PROF Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Four days off weekly schedule

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to perform independent setups on mills and lathes within a high-precision environment.

This direct-hire role offers a Friday–Sunday 12-hour shift pattern, full-time pay for 36 hours, and a comprehensive benefits package in a climate-controlled facility serving aerospace, defense, and medical markets. You will read blueprints, apply GD&T, manage tooling and offsets, and maintain 5S standards in a clean, well-lit shop. U.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ years CNC machining experience with at least 1 year independent setups.
• Read blueprints and GD&T.
• Strong measurement and inspection capability.
• Willing to work Fri–Sun 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform Independent Setups: execute complete, independent setups and operation on CNC mills and turning centers for complex precision components.
• Tooling & offsets management: monitor wear, adjust offsets, establish work holding, maintain tolerances.
• Precision Quality Inspection: perform first-piece and in-process inspections with precision measuring hand tools.
• Troubleshoot & optimize cell: resolve deviations to maintain weekend production flow.
• Blueprint & technical execution: interpret blueprints, apply G‑code adjustments, follow GD&T.
• Maintain cell standards: keep a clean, 5S-compliant machining station.

Skills

CNC Machining

Independent Setups

Blueprint Reading

G‑code Knowledge

GD&T Understanding

Education

Technical diploma / CNC certificate / apprenticeship

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Location East Troy, WI
No Remote

Type 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.