Precision CNC Setup Machinist – 3-Day Weekend Shift

Job Juncture; Town of East Troy (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Weekend shift premium

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking an experienced CNC machinist for a high-tech, 5S manufacturing facility in East Troy, WI. The role centers on independent setups of complex parts on mills and turning centers, with strict GD&T adherence and tight tolerances.

The position features a 3-day weekend schedule (Fri–Sun, 12-hour shifts) with full-time pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and career stability in aerospace/defense/medical markets. U.S. citizenship or a Green Card is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years CNC machining experience with at least 1 year independent setups.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and apply GD&T.
• Willingness to work Fri–Sun, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.
• US citizenship or green card holder within daily driving distance of Big Bend, WI.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent setups on CNC mills and turning centers.
• Manage tooling, offsets, workholding, and tolerances.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections with precision tools.
• Troubleshoot deviations to maintain weekend production.
• Interpret blueprints, apply G/M codes, and follow GD&T.
• Maintain a clean, 5S machining station.

Skills

CNC machining

Independent setups

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

Fixture setup

Education

Technical diploma / CNC certificate

Tools

CNC milling centers

CNC turning centers

Live tooling centers

Job description

Salary: $1 - $68,000 per hour

Location: East Troy, WI

Posted: September 11 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

• 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.