Part Time Cnc Machine Setup Jobs in Racine, WI (NOW HIRING)

Overview

We’re partnering confidentially with a growing precision manufacturer in Southeastern Wisconsin to identify a CNC Setup Machinist to support a busy machining operation focused on close-tolerance precision components.

This role is ideal for a hands-on setup machinist who enjoys machine setup, tooling, troubleshooting, process improvement, and helping keep production moving in a fast-paced environment. The position offers strong exposure to CNC lathes, live tooling, and precision machining work across complex components.

The company continues to invest heavily in equipment, training, and long-term growth and is looking for people who want to build a career in a highly respected machining environment.

Schedule

Full-Time
Custom part-time schedules may be considered for qualified machinists.

Shift Options

1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Shift premium available for 2nd shift

Typical schedules may include:

• Monday–Thursday 
• Tuesday–Friday 

Overtime opportunities available depending on production volume.

Machines You’ll Work With

• Miyano 
• Miyano BX 
• Mori Seiki 
• Doosan 
• GT 
• Lynx 
• Puma 
• Barfeed systems 

Strong lathe/live tooling experience is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines to meet print and production requirements 
• Adjust tooling, offsets, speeds, and feeds for production 
• Prepare parts and load material into machines 
• Read and interpret blueprints, routing sheets, and machining instructions 
• Download/load programs and support production changeovers 
• Perform close-tolerance machining operations 
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and process issues 
• Inspect finished parts to ensure quality standards are met 
• Maintain tooling and insert/tooling inventory 
• Make machine adjustments during production as needed 
• Support continuous improvement and process optimization efforts 
• Train or assist operators and newer team members where needed 
• Maintain organized work area and follow all quality and safety standards 

Qualifications

Looking for candidates with:

• 3–5+ years CNC setup experience in a manufacturing environment 
• CNC lathe setup experience strongly preferred 
• Live tooling experience preferred 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and machining documentation 
• Experience with feeds, speeds, offsets, tooling, and setup optimization 
• Experience with close-tolerance machining 
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as: 
  • Micrometers 
  • Calipers 
  • Gauges 
  • Inspection tools 
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work independently in a production environment 
• Strong quality awareness and attention to detail 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in active shop environment 

Benefits & Perks

This organization offers a very strong total rewards package for machining talent:

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience 
• Sign-on bonus available 
• Employee referral bonus 
• Quarterly incentive bonus program 
• Weekly pay 

Paid Time Off

• PTO begins accruing upon hire 
• Paid holidays (11 annually) 

Health & Wellness

• Medical insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Vision insurance 
• Flexible Spending Plan 
• Dependent Care Flex Plan 
• Critical Illness coverage 
• Accident coverage 
• Short-Term Disability (company paid) 
• Long-Term Disability 
• Company-paid Life Insurance 
• Optional supplemental life insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Access to near-site health clinic services 

Retirement

• 401(k) with company match 
• Immediate vesting 

Additional Perks

• Climate-controlled facility 
• Tuition reimbursement / education assistance 
• Ongoing technical training and development 
• Internal advancement opportunities 
• Tool purchase assistance 
• Safety shoe reimbursement 
• Prescription safety glasses program 
• Uniform rental/laundry options 
• Company lunches and employee appreciation events 
• Casual work environment 
• Free coffee, fruit, and snacks 
• Apprenticeship and development programs 

Culture & Environment

This team cares deeply about attitude, craftsmanship, accountability, and fit. 

They tend to do best with people who are:

• Humble 
• Hands-on 
• Mechanically strong 
• Team-oriented 
• Reliable 
• Coachable 
• Comfortable moving quickly 
• Strong problem solvers 
• Quality-minded 
• Respectful under pressure 
• Interested in long-term opportunity vs. short-term job hopping 

Team environment includes:

• Fast-paced, high-accountability manufacturing environment 
• Strong teamwork across production and engineering 
• Direct communication with low bureaucracy 
• Leadership that is visible and accessible 
• Strong “all hands on deck” mentality 
• Continuous improvement mindset 
• Significant investment in equipment and people 
• Long-tenured employees and strong retention 

Why Candidates Are Interested

• Strong setup-focused role with hands-on machining responsibility 
• Work with complex precision-machined parts 
• Stable, growing manufacturer with long-term opportunity 
• Strong benefits package 
• Climate-controlled environment 
• Investment in training and advancement 
• Leadership team values skill, effort, and attitude 
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on production