Senior CNC Machinist: Advanced Setups & Process Leader

Plank Enterprises, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plank Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist (Level 3) in Wisconsin to transform raw materials through milling, turning, threading, and drilling in compliance with drawings and quality standards.

You will lead advanced setups, optimize processes, and collaborate with programming teams to improve cycle times and tool life. The role requires strong blueprint reading, GD&T knowledge, and hands-on leadership on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or apprenticeship preferred.
• 5+ years CNC machining with complex setups and process optimization.
• Experience with Haas and Fanuc controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create from new and perform complex setups (multi‑op, tight tolerances, multi‑axis/live tooling).
• Make advanced on‑control edits; collaborate with programmers on CAM/post issues.
• Engineer work holding and tooling strategies; design fixtures/jigs.
• Optimize feeds/speeds, sequencing, and tool paths for cycle-time, quality, and tool life.
• Read/interpret complex blueprints and determine inspection strategy and acceptance criteria.
• Lead troubleshooting for machining defects; implement corrective actions.
• Support FAIs and provide guidance on inspection methods and documentation.
• Lead on‑machine trials for new tools and methods; document best practices.
• Drive setup-time reduction, scrap reduction, and repeatability improvements.
• Model safe practices including LOTO; intervene on unsafe conditions.
• Perform/operator PM checks and identify machine condition issues.

Skills

CNC setup

Multi‑axis/live tooling

GCode editing

Blueprint reading/GD&T

Tooling/workholding

Troubleshooting/leadership

Education

High school diploma / GED

Technical certificate / apprenticeship preferred

Tools

G-Code

M-Code

GD&T

Tape measure

Job description

Plank Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist (Level 3) in Wisconsin to transform raw materials through milling, turning, threading, and drilling in compliance with drawings and quality standards.

You will lead advanced setups, optimize processes, and collaborate with programming teams to improve cycle times and tool life. The role requires strong blueprint reading, GD&T knowledge, and hands-on leadership on the shop floor.