CNC Lathe Programmer / Setup Machinist
Legacy Machining, LLC – Fort Atkinson, WI
Pay: $30.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: First Shift
Opportunity to Grow Into a Leadership Role
Legacy Machining is a growing, family-owned precision machining company looking for an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer / Setup Technician to join our team.
This position is focused on programming, setup, and process improvement for our CNC turning operations. While your primary responsibility will be programming and setting up jobs, we're looking for someone who wants to grow with the company. As we continue to expand, there may be opportunities to train other machinists and step into a supervisory or leadership role for the right individual.
If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and making quality parts, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Program, set up, and optimize CNC lathes for production.
- Create and modify CAD/CAM files and manufacturing drawings.
- Select tooling and develop efficient machining processes.
- Optimize cycle times while maintaining quality.
- Troubleshoot machining and quality issues.
- Perform first-piece inspections and ensure parts meet specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
- Assist with training operators as the department grows.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of CNC lathe programming and setup experience preferred.
- Strong CAD/CAM experience required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand GD&T.
- Experience selecting tooling and optimizing machining processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Creative thinker who enjoys finding better, more efficient ways to machine parts.
- Positive attitude and willingness to contribute wherever needed.
Our Culture
We're a small, family-owned business where everyone contributes.
That means some days you'll be programming complex parts and dialing in new jobs. Other days you may be helping remove chips, organize tooling, sweep the floor, or even clean the restroom.
No job is beneath anyone—including ownership. We work as a team, take pride in our shop, and believe that everyone contributes to our success.
We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys solving problems, and wants to be part of a team where their ideas are heard and appreciated.
Why Join Legacy Machining?
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
- Stable first-shift schedule.
- Modern CNC equipment and investment in new technology.
- Clean, organized, family-owned shop.
- Variety of challenging work with different industries and materials.
- Opportunity to grow into a leadership role.
- Small team where your contributions truly make a difference.
- Paid vacation.
- Health Insurance Reimbursement
- Overtime opportunities available.
Additional Requirements
- Background check required.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
If you're looking for more than just another machining job and want to build a long-term career with a company that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Legacy Machining is hiring directly for this position. Recruiters, staffing agencies, and temporary employment agencies, please do not contact us regarding this opening.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with CAD/CAM software to create or modify machining programs?
- Which CAD/CAM software have you used?
- Can you independently program and set up a CNC lathe from a print?
- Are you able to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T?
- This position is in a small, family-owned machine shop where everyone helps with general shop duties, including cleaning machines, sweeping floors, and other housekeeping tasks. Are you comfortable working in this type of environment?
- Do you enjoy identifying ways to improve machining processes, reduce cycle times, or increase efficiency?
- In a few sentences, tell us about the machining project or accomplishment you're most proud of and why.
Experience:
- CNC Lathe Programming: 3 years (Required)
- CNC Lathe Setup: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 (Required)
Work Location: In person
