Senior CNC Machinist
Strohwig Industries, Inc.
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Job summary
Strohwig Industries, Inc. in Richfield, WI is seeking an experienced Senior CNC Machinist to independently set up, operate, and program large CNC machining centers.
The role focuses on producing complex, high-precision components for aerospace, defense, and other demanding industries. You’ll work with CAM software to program and optimize operations, verify programs with precision gauges, and collaborate with engineers and programmers to ensure tight tolerances and quality.
Qualifications
- Five or more years of CNC machining experience.
- Experience setting up and operating complex CNC machining centers.
- Ability to program and operate 5-axis CNC equipment.
- CAM software experience.
- Experience machining specialty or exotic materials.
- Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
- Strong math and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Independently set up, operate, and program large CNC machining centers.
- Produce complex precision-machined components from setup through final operation.
- Set tooling, establish work offsets, verify programs, and make machining adjustments as needed.
- Program and modify machining operations using CAM software.
- Inspect parts throughout the machining process using precision measuring equipment.
- Monitor cutting conditions and optimize machining performance.
- Machine a variety of materials, including specialty and exotic alloys.
- Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend process improvements.
- Maintain equipment and keep an organized, safe work area.
- Collaborate with Programmers, Engineers, and Production to ensure quality and efficiency.
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Job description
Richfield, WI | Full-Time | 1st Shift (5:45 AM – 2:15 PM) & 2nd (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM or 4x10s) with Overtime Available
15% Second Shift Premium!!
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus After 90 Days
$35.00–$52.00 per hour
Machine The Parts Others Can't.
At Strohwig, we specialize in manufacturing complex, precision-machined components that challenge even the most experienced machinists. Our customers rely on us to produce critical parts for the aerospace, defense, energy, and other demanding industries where precision isn't optional.
We're looking for an experienced Senior CNC Machinist to independently set up, operate, and program large CNC machining centers while producing complex components to exacting specifications.
If you enjoy challenging work, tight tolerances, and seeing a project through from setup to finished part, you'll thrive at Strohwig.
For more than 40 years, Strohwig has built a reputation for solving manufacturing challenges others can't. Our 210,000-square-foot manufacturing facility features advanced CNC machining technology, including large-capacity equipment capable of producing complex, high-precision components.
Here, you'll work with modern equipment, experienced teammates, and parts that require real machining skill—not repetitive production work.
- Independently set up, operate, and program large CNC machining centers
- Produce complex precision-machined components from setup through final operation
- Set tooling, establish work offsets, verify programs, and make machining adjustments as needed
- Program and modify machining operations using CAM software
- Inspect parts throughout the machining process using precision measuring equipment
- Monitor cutting conditions and optimize machining performance
- Machine a variety of materials, including specialty and exotic alloys
- Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend process improvements
- Maintain equipment and keep an organized, safe work area
- Collaborate with Programmers, Engineers, and Production to ensure quality and efficiency
- Five or more years of CNC machining experience
- Experience setting up and operating complex CNC machining centers
- Ability to program and operate 5-axis CNC equipment
- CAM software experience
- Experience machining specialty or exotic materials
- Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation
- Strong math and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Technical degree or apprenticeship in Precision Machining
- PowerMill experience
- Experience with large-part machining
- Experience machining aerospace or high-precision components
We believe great employees deserve great benefits.
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus after 90 Days
- Medical & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Dental Insurance
- Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance Plans Available
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Unpaid Excused Absences
- Company-Paid Uniforms
- Training & Apprenticeship Opportunities
- Safety Shoe & Glasses Reimbursement Program
- Gym Membership Reimbursement Program
- Earn $35.00–$52.00 per hour
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
- 15% Second Shift Premium
- Machine complex, high-precision components—not repetitive production parts
- Work with advanced large-capacity CNC machining equipment
- Program, set up, and run your own jobs with a high degree of autonomy
- Collaborate with experienced engineers, programmers, and machinists
- Join a stable, growing manufacturer that invests in technology and its employees
- Opportunities for continued technical growth and advancement
Strohwig is a Wisconsin-based precision machining manufacturer specializing in complex components for the aerospace, defense, energy, and other high-performance industries. Through advanced manufacturing technology, engineering expertise, and skilled craftsmanship, we solve manufacturing challenges that many companies simply can't.
If you're ready to take on challenging machining work and build components that make a difference, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply today!
1st Shift (5:45 AM – 2:15 PM) & 2nd (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM or 4x10s) with Overtime Available
35-52 Hourly Wage
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