Prototype CNC Setup Technician — Mills & Lathes

T&D Machine

Butler, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blueprints, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CNC Lathe, Computer Programming, Forklift, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Lathe, Machine Tool, Material Moving, Prototyping, Vertical Machining
LOCATION
Butler, WI
POSTED
1 day ago

Is this you?

  • When you see a print, do you instantly map out the setup?
  • Can you hold ±0.0005" without breaking a sweat?
  • Do you enjoy teaming up with programmers who know their craft?
  • Do your process ideas deserve more than a shrug?

What you’ll do

  • Own setups on Mazak and Doosan mills/lathes for short-run and prototype jobs
  • Touch off tools, set offsets, run first articles, and verify against the blueprint
  • Apply GD&T in inspection and decision-making
  • Collaborate closely with machinists and programmers to optimize cycles and quality
  • Champion better methods and smarter tooling choices

What we look for

  • Comfort with setup sheets, indicators, micrometers, and inspection workflows
  • Experience with tight-tolerance, complex setups
  • The judgment to know when a part meets spec the moment it hits the bench
  • Respectful, solution-focused communication—no drama

Your toolkit

  • GD&T, Blueprint Reading, G-Code, CNC Tooling
  • CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC), CNC Lathe (2–4 axis), HMC (3–4 axis)
  • Calipers, Micrometers, Indicators; plus Forklifts for material moves

What you get

  • Competitive compensation that respects your expertise
  • Air-conditioned facility with modern equipment
  • A pride-in-craft team that listens to the people at the machines
  • Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Reasonable hours so you can be home for what matters

Hands-on makers thrive here. If you prefer building to talking about it, we should connect.

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