Senior CNC Setup Technician – Multi-Axis Aluminum Machining (3rd Shift)

Software Placement Group; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Full health/dental/vision benefits

Shift premium for 3rd shift

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Cedarburg, WI, is seeking a Senior CNC Setup Technician for the 3rd shift. This on-site, full-time role emphasizes setting up equipment, editing offsets, and troubleshooting dimensional quality on high-precision aluminum die cast components.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of CNC setup experience in a production environment, can read blueprints, and is within a 45-minute commute. Competitive benefits accompany top-tier pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in CNC setup in a production setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Must reside within 45 minutes of Cedarburg, WI.
• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. work authorization; not seeking sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Set up and changeover multi-axis CNC mills and lathes for high-precision components.
• Load G-code, adjust tool offsets, and modify processes to maintain tight tolerances.
• Diagnose surface finish defects and dimensional variations from tool wear or fixture issues.
• Measure finished parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM reports.
• Replace worn cutting tools and monitor tool life to prevent scrap.
• Log production counts, quality metrics, and setup adjustments.

Job description

Location: Cedarburg, WI | Schedule: Full-time, 3rd Shift, On-site | Compensation: Up to $41.00/hr ($85,280/yr baseline depending on experience)

Overview

An established die casting manufacturer with a long operating history and strong tier-one OEM partnerships is seeking a Senior CNC Setup Technician to support its 3rd shift, high-volume automated machining department. This direct-hire role is critical to setting up equipment, editing offsets, and troubleshooting dimensional quality on complex, high-precision aluminum cast components.

What you'll do

• Perform setups and changeovers on multi-axis CNC mills and lathes used to finish high-precision aluminum die cast components
• Load G-code programs, adjust tool offsets, and make real-time process modifications to maintain tight part tolerances
• Diagnose surface finish defects, dimensional variations, and chatter caused by tool wear, fixture misalignment, or material inconsistencies
• Measure finished parts using calipers, micrometers, height gages, depth indicators, and CMM inspection reports
• Replace worn cutting tools, carbide inserts, drills, and taps while monitoring tool life to prevent scrap and downtime
• Support routine daily machine care, coolant fluid management, and basic mechanical troubleshooting
• Log production counts, quality control metrics, tool wear records, and setup adjustments accurately

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated career stability with a minimum of 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer
• Proven hands‑on experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC machining centers in a production environment
• Ability to read blueprints, interpret engineering drawings, and proficiently use precision hand inspection tools
• Must reside within a maximum commute of 45 minutes of the Cedarburg, WI area
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (U.S. work authorization)

Preferred qualifications

• Aluminum machining or casting experience preferred
• Technical/vocational machining credentials preferred
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and interpreting CMM quality data
• Experience working with multi-axis horizontal/vertical machining centers and integrated robotic cell loading
• Prior machining experience within automotive, powersports, or tier-one industrial supplier environments

Compensation and benefits

• Starting pay up to $41.00/hr ($85,280/yr baseline depending on experience)
• Pay-for-performance bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Full health/dental/vision benefits
• Opportunities to earn additional bonus PTO per year for strong attendance

Why this role

This direct-hire position offers top-tier hourly compensation, long-term stability, strong 401(k) matching, and structured career advancement opportunities within an ISO-certified facility where 40% of the team has over a decade of tenure.