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

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

Up to $41.00/hr ($85,280/yr) • Cedarburg, WI Area • 3rd Shift • Direct-Hire / Full-Time

• Compensation & Earnings: Starting pay up to $41.00/hr ($85,280/yr baseline depending on experience), pay-for-performance bonus opportunities, 401(k) with company match, and full health/dental/vision benefits.
• Schedule & Work-Life Balance: Dedicated 3rd shift schedule with opportunities to earn additional hours of bonus PTO per year for strong attendance.
• Work Environment & Company Profile: Join one of the largest independent die casting manufacturers in North America featuring exceptional stability, 40% employee tenure over 10+ years, and premier tier-one OEM partnerships.
• Core Functional Scope: Lead CNC setup, program loading, tool offsets, and troubleshooting on multi-axis machining centers processing high-precision aluminum castings.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Strict job stability required (minimum 2+ years per employer); hands-on CNC setup or editing experience; precision measurement skills; local commute within 45 minutes of Cedarburg, WI; U.S. work authorization.

A premier, North American market leader in high-precision die casting is seeking an experienced CNC Machining Technician to support their 3rd shift manufacturing operations. Operating in a high-volume, automated machining department, this role is critical for setting up equipment, editing offsets, executing tool changes, and troubleshooting dimensional quality on complex aluminum cast components. Joining an ISO-certified facility where 40% of the team boasts over a decade of tenure, this direct-hire seat provides top-tier hourly compensation, long-term stability, strong 401(k) matching, and structured career advancement opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

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

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Job Stability Required: Demonstrated career stability with a strict requirement of at least 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer.
• CNC Machining Experience: Proven hands-on experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC machining centers in a production environment (aluminum machining or casting experience preferred).
• Technical Blueprint & Measurement Skills: Ability to read blueprints, interpret engineering drawings, and proficiently use precision hand inspection tools.
• Commutable Radius: Must reside within a 45-minute maximum commute of the Cedarburg / Greater Milwaukee, WI area.
• Education & Authorization: High School Diploma or GED required; technical/vocational machining credentials preferred. Must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• GD&T & CMM Data: Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and interpreting CMM quality data.
• Multi-Axis & Automation: Experience working with multi-axis horizontal/vertical machining centers and integrated robotic cell loading.
• High-Volume OEM Production: Prior machining experience within automotive, powersports, or tier-one industrial supplier environments.