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Lead CNC Machinist

Placon Corporation

  • Madison, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • $33–$37 Per Hour
  • Full-time

Highlights

Work ScheduleRotational 12-hour shift | 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days offNight shift: 6 PM – 6 AM (preference given to night candidates)What You'll DoBuild, repair, and modify tools and mechanical components using CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other shop equipmentTroubleshoot tooling and production issues to keep operations running smoothlyInspect tools to ensure quality and reduce development costsSupport and train Tool Makers and Assistant Tool MakersCollaborate with the team to improve processes and workflowMaintain a clean, safe, and organized work environmentAssist with equipment selection, scheduling, and ordering suppliesWhat You BringDiploma in Machine Tool or related field and 5+ years of experience or Journeyman Tool & Die Maker with 3+ years of experienceAbility to read blueprints and apply shop mathStrong troubleshooting skills and a team‑oriented mindsetExperience with CNC mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and common hand toolsComfortable working on your feet for long shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionallyWhy You'll Love It HereA hands‑on leadership role where your expertise truly mattersOpportunities to train others, influence processes, and grow your skillsA supportive manufacturing environment with modern equipmentWhy PlaconCompetitive pay, great benefits, and a rotating schedule that supports work–life balance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMadison, WI
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryTransport and Storage - Materials
Salary$33–$37 Per Hour
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1966
Websitehttp://www.placon.com/

Description

Lead CNC MachinistWe're looking for an experienced Lead CNC Machinist who enjoys building high‑quality tooling, solving problems on the fly, and helping others grow. If you're skilled with CNC equipment, confident reading blueprints, and ready to take a leadership role on the shop floor, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.CompensationStarting pay is $33.00 - $37.00 per hour. Team Members working the Night shift will qualify for an additional 6% shift differential.Work ScheduleRotational 12-hour shift | 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days offNight shift: 6 PM – 6 AM (preference given to night candidates)What You'll DoBuild, repair, and modify tools and mechanical components using CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other shop equipmentTroubleshoot tooling and production issues to keep operations running smoothlyInspect tools to ensure quality and reduce development costsSupport and train Tool Makers and Assistant Tool MakersCollaborate with the team to improve processes and workflowMaintain a clean, safe, and organized work environmentAssist with equipment selection, scheduling, and ordering suppliesWhat You BringDiploma in Machine Tool or related field and 5+ years of experience or Journeyman Tool & Die Maker with 3+ years of experienceAbility to read blueprints and apply shop mathStrong troubleshooting skills and a team‑oriented mindsetExperience with CNC mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and common hand toolsComfortable working on your feet for long shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionallyWhy You'll Love It HereA hands‑on leadership role where your expertise truly mattersOpportunities to train others, influence processes, and grow your skillsA supportive manufacturing environment with modern equipmentWhy PlaconCompetitive pay, great benefits, and a rotating schedule that supports work–life balance.Growth-minded culture where you'll build skills and contribute to an innovative operation. Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.

About Company

At Placon, we design, manufacture, and market thermoformed plastic packaging for products in the food, retail and medical device markets.

Every day, we work together to innovate, recycle and transform valuable natural resources back into new plastic packagingwhile continuing to push the boundaries of sustainability and innovation.

At the end of the day, we know that behind every award-winning product design, improvement in process control and new customer won, there are great employees helping us realize our vision of being the industry’s leading thermoformed plastic packaging designer and manufacturer.

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