Multi‑Axis CNC Programmer/Setup Specialist

Shape precision. Grow your craft. Build what matters.

At Trace-A-Matic in Brookfield, WI, you’ll turn complex prints into flawless parts across industries that depend on absolute accuracy. In a clean, climate-controlled shop with modern equipment, you’ll program, set up, and run multi-axis mills and lathes—while helping teammates elevate their game.

A day in the life

You arrive, review the job traveler, and dial in a setup for a complex part. You run a first-article to print, tweak the program for cycle time and finish, validate with hand metrology, and then kick off production—often managing multiple machines in a cell. Along the way, you coach an operator on repeatable inspection steps and capture notes so the next run is seamless.

What you’ll handle

• Program CNC equipment and perform on-the-fly edits for quality and throughput.
• Set up fully documented repeat work to standardize performance and consistency.
• Produce and verify first-piece parts to meet blueprint specifications.
• Read and interpret drawings at a medium-to-advanced level; complete required documentation and inspection sheets.
• Apply GD&T to hold tight tolerances and ensure conformance.
• Operate multiple machines within a production cell.
• Use shop math, including geometry and trigonometry, to solve machining challenges.
• Mentor operators on repetitive tasks and good measurement practices.
• Pitch in with other duties to keep production flowing.

Proficiencies we value

• GD&T expertise
• CNC programming
• Setup and changeover
• Precision measurement and hand metrology
• Troubleshooting CNC equipment

Equipment you may run

• CNC Mills: 3–4 axis VMC and 5+ axis VMC (Fanuc, Mazak, Okuma, DMG Mori Seiki, Makino)
• CNC Lathes: 2–4 axis and 5+ axis (Mazak, Haas, Doosan, DMG Mori Seiki, Miyano, Okuma)

What you bring

• High school diploma; CNC technical diploma preferred
• 5+ years of machining experience
• Mechanical aptitude and solid math fundamentals
• Curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset

Schedule & location

• Full-time in Brookfield, WI
• 1st Shift: 5:00am–3:30pm, Mon–Fri
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm–1:30am, Mon–Fri

Why Trace-A-Matic

We invest in people and share success. Our environment is safe, supportive, and designed for continuous learning—so you can build a career, not just work a job.

• Gainsharing: profits split 50/50 with employees, paid quarterly
• Relocation assistance available
• 10 paid holidays; service-based PTO
• Medical, dental, vision, and more
• On-site fitness center and medical clinic
• Weekly pay
• Company-provided uniforms + safety shoe allowance
• Performance merit increases
• Climate-controlled facility
• Free coffee

Our purpose

Deliver excellence in complex precision‑machined components while exceeding customer expectations—and help you grow personally and professionally along the way.