CNC Machinist – HMC/VMC – 1st Shift

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing•Cedarburg, WI

17d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Company Where You’re More Than Just a Number — Become Part of the Carlson Team! Carlson Tool & Manufacturing is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled 1st Shift Milling Machinist who wants more than just a job — they want a role that values precision, rewards performance, and offers career growth. Why Carlson? Based in Cedarburg, WI , we’re a family-owned company with an over 65-year tradition of investing in our people and our technology. Our culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement — where every team member takes pride in their work and contributes to building diverse solutions for a variety of industries. What You’ll Do: In this role, you’ll support the manufacturing of high-quality parts including precision machined components, injection mold tooling, plastic injection molded product, and more that serve industries like Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Plastic Packaging, Battery, and beyond! You’ll work in a clean, climate-controlled, well-equipped facility where your skill and attention to detail make a real impact. What You’ll Get: Weekly pay: Starting at $26 - $35/hr depending on experience Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions Life and AD&D Insurance PTO & Paid Holidays Gainsharing Bonus Program Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match Referral Bonuses Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement Company-provided inspection equipment Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties And did we mention perks like our on-site Carlson Recreational Center ? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more — open to employees and their families. What You’ll Bring to the Table: Proficiency in operating CNC Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers — required Strong programming skills — required Ability to read and interpret part prints and technical drawings Proficient in calculating dimensions and tolerances using mathematical skills and precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers Capable of machining precision parts from start to finish A Day in the Life: Set up, program, and operate CNC Vertical and Horizontal Milling Centers Inspect and validate your own work using precision measuring equipment Complete short-run jobs with frequent changeovers and tool adjustments Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized Ready to Join a Team That Values You? At Carlson, we believe great people build great things — and we’d love for you to be one of them. Apply today and discover what it’s like to work for a company where your hard work is valued, and your contributions are celebrated. Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran. #CNC #CNCProgrammer #CNCMachinist #CNCMilling

Requirements

Proficiency in operating CNC Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers — required
Strong programming skills — required
Ability to read and interpret part prints and technical drawings
Proficient in calculating dimensions and tolerances using mathematical skills and precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers
Capable of machining precision parts from start to finish

Responsibilities

Set up, program, and operate CNC Vertical and Horizontal Milling Centers
Inspect and validate your own work using precision measuring equipment
Complete short-run jobs with frequent changeovers and tool adjustments
Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized

Benefits

Weekly pay: Starting at $26 - $35/hr depending on experience
Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
Life and AD&D Insurance
PTO & Paid Holidays
Gainsharing Bonus Program
Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match
Referral Bonuses
Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement
Company-provided inspection equipment
Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties
And did we mention perks like our on-site Carlson Recreational Center ? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more — open to employees and their families.