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CNC Machinist – HMC/VMC – 1st shift

CNC Machinist – HMC/VMC – 2nd Shift

CNC Machinist – Lathe - 2nd Shift

CNC Machinist – 5 Axis – 2nd Shift Summary:

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 2nd Shift 5-Axis 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 engine components, mold tooling, complex mechanisms, enclosures and more that serve industries like Automotive, Medical, 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. If you’re someone who takes ownership, likes solving problems, and enjoys a quieter, more focused second shift — you’ll feel right at home here.

Why Second Shift?

• Great for night owls or those balancing life during the day
• Less traffic, quieter floors, focused work
• Higher pay and more flexibility
• Paid mealtime included

What You’ll Get:

• Weekly pay: Starting at $34 - $40/hr depending on experience + 10% shift premium and paid mealtime
• $2,500 Signing Bonus for qualified candidates
• 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 5 Axis 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 5-Axis Machining Centers
• Review part specification and requirements.
• Setup work piece, create machining center sequence and tool selection.
• Produce parts within required tolerances and specifications.
• 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