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CNC Machinist (2nd Shift)

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22 October 2025

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CNC Machinists

STS Technical Services is hiring experienced CNC Machinists to join our client’s growing team in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This is a second-shift opportunity offering a 6.65% shift premium and a paid lunch. If you’re ready to take the next step in your machining career and join a company that values its people, this is the place to do it.

Position Overview

The CNC Machinist will perform setup, operation, and programming of complex machined components for a wide range of industries. This position is ideal for machinists who take pride in precision work and thrive in a clean, safe, and team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up all repeat jobs that are fully documented
  • Run first-piece components to print specifications
  • Program CNC machines and make edits as needed
  • Manually inspect parts according to inspection sheet criteria
  • Read and interpret blueprints and correlate data with inspection documentation
  • Apply knowledge of GD&T tolerances
  • Operate multiple machines simultaneously as part of a production cell
  • Apply advanced shop math, including trigonometry and geometry
  • Mentor and train operators as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High School diploma required; CNC technical diploma preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of machining experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Solid math skills and problem-solving ability
  • Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Benefits and Perks

  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Service-Based PTO
  • Gainsharing Program (50/50 profit split with employees, paid quarterly)
  • 6.65% Shift Premium for 2nd Shift
  • Paid Lunch for 2nd Shift
  • Weekly Pay
  • On-Site Fitness Center & Medical Clinic
  • Company-Provided Uniforms and Safety Shoe Allowance
  • Performance Merit Raises
  • Climate-Controlled Environment
  • Free Employee Coffee

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. Our recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations across the country, connecting skilled professionals with rewarding opportunities that help them grow their careers.

If you’re a driven CNC Machinist ready to take the next step, apply now and start your journey with STS Technical Services.

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CNC Machinist (Levels I-IV)

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1 April 2025

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CNC Machinists

Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire
Company: STS Technical Services
Shifts Available: 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM) and 2nd Shift (4:30 PM – 3:00 AM), Monday through Friday, 10-hour shifts

Position Summary

STS Technical Services is hiring CNC Machinists (Levels I–IV) in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This role involves the setup, operation, and programming of CNC machines to produce complex components for various industries. Opportunities are available on both 1st and 2nd shifts, and compensation will reflect experience and skill level.

Whether you’re just starting out or have advanced machining and programming expertise, we’re looking for driven individuals ready to contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Level I – Entry Level CNC Operator:

  • Operate CNC machine tools
  • Inspect parts for conformance to specifications
  • Follow written and verbal job instructions
  • Perform repetitive machining tasks
  • Operate multiple machines in a production cell
  • Understand basic blueprints and perform basic math
  • Maintain reliable attendance

Level II – CNC Operator:

  • Operate CNC machines and make offset adjustments based on setup instructions
  • Assist with machine setups under supervision
  • Read and interpret basic blueprints and inspection protocols
  • Understand GD&T concepts
  • Train or mentor Level I team members

Level III – Intermediate CNC Machinist:

  • Independently set up fully documented repeat jobs
  • Run first pieces to print specifications
  • Perform manual inspections and interpret blueprints at a higher level
  • Edit or create CNC programs
  • Apply advanced math (trigonometry/geometry)
  • Mentor other operators

Level IV – Senior CNC Machinist:

  • Set up complex jobs from scratch and document the process for future runs
  • Perform advanced machining and diagnostics
  • Program or edit machine code
  • Interpret blueprints and GD&T at a high level
  • Lead and mentor CNC Operators and Machinists
  • Operate multiple machines within a production cell

Required Qualifications

Level I:

  • High school diploma required; CNC Technical Diploma preferred
  • Up to 1 year of machining experience
  • Basic computer skills

Level II:

  • High school diploma required; CNC Technical Diploma preferred
  • 2+ years of machining experience
  • Familiarity with CNC tools, software, and machine offsets

Level III & IV:

  • High school diploma required; CNC Technical Diploma preferred
  • 5+ years of machining experience, including programming and advanced setups
  • Ability to independently set up, program, and troubleshoot machines

Skills & Competencies

  • Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills
  • Willingness to learn and grow within the role
  • Strong understanding of blueprints and GD&T (higher levels)
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and shop floor software (preferred)

Physical & Environmental Demands

  • Must be able to stand continuously for up to 10 hours
  • Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting (up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently)
  • Exposure to loud environments, fumes, and mechanical parts
  • Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception
  • Climate-controlled factory environment with occasional exposure to humidity and airborne particles

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. We provide direct hire, contract, and contract-to-hire staffing solutions that connect skilled professionals with career-advancing opportunities.

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