CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist

Hillenbrand • Whitewater, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Machinist (Programming / Setup), you will help build the precision components that keep high-performance manufacturing equipment running safely and reliably for customers around the world. You will join Coperion, a Hillenbrand company, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, where we design, manufacture, and support compounding and extrusion systems, plus related aftermarket and service solutions. Your work will strengthen quality, throughput, and long-term reliability, while supporting disciplined execution and continuous improvement that drives sustainable growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of progressive machining experience, including CNC programming and setup in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of G-code and M-code, including the ability to adjust offsets, feeds, speeds, and tool paths to meet specifications.
• Ability to read and apply blueprints, bills of material (BOMs), and technical drawings to plan work and confirm requirements.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection methods to verify tolerances and finish requirements.
• Hands-on skill with manual machine tools, hand tools, power tools, and basic fabrication equipment used to support setup and machining work.
• Ability to contribute quickly with limited ramp-up, take ownership of quality, and work independently while collaborating well with others.
• Commitment to safe work practices, including comfort working in a manufacturing environment that is not air-conditioned, and ability to work the posted schedule and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and run CNC machining operations, using G-code and M-code to produce precision parts that meet print requirements.
• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC and manual equipment, including mills, lathes, drills, saws, and grinders, selecting appropriate tooling and workholding for safe, repeatable results.
• Use Masac Technologies systems and shop tools to support consistent setups, stable processes, and efficient machining performance.
• Verify conformance throughout the job by measuring and inspecting parts with precision instruments, documenting results, and addressing issues early.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and program-related problems, making disciplined adjustments to protect quality and reduce scrap.
• Complete routine care and basic maintenance on equipment, and escalate complex issues with clear details to reduce downtime.
• Support continuous improvement work that strengthens safety, quality, and delivery, and step in on broader manufacturing needs when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees