Description

Setup Machinist, 1st Shift / Cudahy

DESCRIPTION DATE: Sep 2025

MicroPrecision is a leading supplier of precision machined and turned components located in Delavan, WI. We are a growing company, devoted to a safe working environment, focused on Customer and Employee success, and driven by Continuous Improvement.

We are growing the World’s Best Company in Delavan & Cudahy.

MicroPrecision LLC has a history of steady employment (our average employee tenure is 8.2 years), a stable team-focused workforce, offers excellent working conditions, a climate-controlled facility & state-of-the-art equipment.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under direction from the Production Supervisor and Setup A writes, sets up and adjusts machines to meet print requirements. Operates machines to manufacture a variety of standard parts, performs secondary operations and checks parts to close tolerances and finish requirements.

Full-Time

Salary Range:

$28-$35 Hourly DOE

Shift Available:

1st shift: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

Machines you will work with:

HAAS Vertical Mills

HAAS Lathes

Okuma Lathes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Receive work assignments; drawings, sequence of operations and machine requirements such as feeds, speeds, dimensions and tolerances
Grind tools and sets up machines for operations
Sets speeds, feeds, tooling arrangements and operational sequences
Select and prepare correct part(s) and loads into machine
Operate machine(s) as required through manipulating levers, hand wheels and by engaging power, adjusting flow of coolant, observing operations, checking dimensions and adjusting as necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary. Employees are and will be held accountable for all duties of the job.

Receives work order, sets up machines and adjusts as necessary
Download or loads programs to machine through the system
May write programs
May operate multiple machines
Perform close tolerance machining operations such as centering, drilling, reaming, tapping, turning, milling, deburr at back side, file and/or sand
Operations may vary with approval of supervisor to compensate for variations in material and machining operations
Dress, grind or sharpen tools as necessary
Lubricate machines as needed with oil, grease and coolant
Will work from drawings specifications and job layouts using a variety of measuring instruments
Make machine and tool adjustments as needed
Obtain and return tools as required
Maintain cutting tools in proper working order
Checks parts per specification and ensure proper forms are completed including part tags, process sheets and timecards
Maintain and improve insert and tooling management
May help and train other staff
Must be quality conscious and continuously look for quality improvements

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
3 to 5 years of machine setup operator experience in a manufacturing environment or as approved by manager
Maintain clean and orderly work area, including equipment and perform all assignments in safe manner
Mastercam experience a plus
G Code & M Code programming, writing and comprehension skills a plus
Exhibit core values of integrity and responsibility
Demonstrates the ability to read, write, speak and hear, interpret documents and instructions in written, oral, blueprint, diagram and schedule form in English
Perform basic math calculations
Ability to work at established levels of production
Ability to lift and carry of up to 50 pounds safely
Regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, crouch and kneel
Vision requirements include (corrective and non) close range, distance, color, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus
Comply with all company, safety and quality policies and procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to moderate noises
Temperature variances
Exposure to fumes, chemicals and airborne particles

Benefits & Perks of joining the MicroPrecision Family:

Competitive, experienced-based wages
$2k Sign-On Bonus
$2k Referral Bonus
Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
Paid Weekly
Climate-controlled facility
PTO accrual begins upon hire – up to 3 weeks in first full year!
11 Holidays
Education Assistance – up to $5k per year per employee
Career Advancement – ongoing training & opportunity for internal growth
Company lunches, annual pig roast
Onsite no cost annual flu shots
Tool Purchase Program
Safety Shoe Reimbursement of up to $150 per year
No cost Prescription Safety Glasses
Uniform rental & laundry services available at low cost
Summer Internships for local High School students & for employee’s kids
State Certified Apprenticeship Program
Casual work environment
Free coffee, fruit & ice cream
Benefits begin first of the month following 30 days
Medical Plan
Near site clinic with zero-dollar health services, primary care, preventive care, walk-in visits, labs, prescriptions
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% company match & 100% vested
Immediately, pre-tax & after-tax options available
Company paid Life Ins – equal to annual salary
Company paid Short Term Disability
Dental Ins
Vision Ins
Flex Spending Plan
Dependent Care Flex
Critical Illness Ins
Accident Ins
Long Term Disability
Legal Plan
Pet Ins
Hospital Indemnity
Employee Assistance Program – no cost & confidential
Travel Assistance
Financial Planning Resources & onsite no cost Financial Advisor apt

We are Growing The World’s Best Company!

Visit our website: https://micro-precision.com