At a Glance Company: Advance Screw ProductsLocation: St. Francis, WI (On-Site)Job Type: Full-TimePay Range: $26 - $35 per hour (based on experience)Shift: 1st Shift - 6:00 AM-2:30 PM or 7:00 AM-3:00 PM (Mon-Fri)Overtime: Available (optional Saturday mornings)Experience Level: Mid-Level (2+ years CNC lathe setup experience) Why This Role Exists Advance Screw Products is adding capacity to support consistent demand for precision turned components across multiple industries. This position is essential to maintaining efficient production, reliable quality, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced job shop environment. As a CNC Lathe Setup Machinist, you will produce complex small components on dual-spindle turning centers, ensuring stable processes and high productivity from setup through production. The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Perform complete setups on CNC dual-spindle lathes Synchronize main and sub-spindle operations Load, verify, and prove out CNC programs at the machine Install tooling, holders, collets, chucks, bar feeders, and part catchers Set tool offsets, wear offsets, and work coordinates Conduct first-article inspections and adjust as needed Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and setup issues Optimize cycle times, feeds, speeds, and tool life Maintain process stability during production Document setup parameters and production data Collaborate with programmers, quality, and production teams Machines, Controls & Equipment You'll work with equipment such as: Machines: Dual-Spindle CNC Lathes (Doosan, Miyano, Ganesh)Controls: FanucProduction Systems: Bar feeders, part catchers, automation accessoriesInspection Tools: Micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, comparators Materials You'll Work With Carbon steels Stainless steel Brass Aluminum Specialty alloys and plastics What We're Looking ForRequired 2+ years of CNC lathe setup experience Ability to independently set up jobs from prints and setup sheets Strong understanding of G-code and CNC controls Proficiency with precision measuring instruments Solid knowledge of cutting tools and inserts Ability to read blueprints and GD&T Reliable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented Preferred (Not Required) Experience with dual-spindle machines Live tooling, Y-axis, or mill-turn experience Bar-fed production experience Familiarity with SPC or process capability concepts High-mix, low-to-medium volume job shop experience Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose Advance Screw Products because: Clean, organized, heated shop environment Family-owned company with long-term stability Specialized work on precision turned parts Mix of modern CNC equipment and proven production machines Realistic schedules with optional overtime Strong benefits and profit-sharing potential Team culture that respects skilled tradespeople Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $26 - $35 per hour (DOE) Benefits (after eligibility period) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance Retirement plan with profit sharing Paid holidays and vacation Paid personal days Weekly pay Uniform service provided Optional overtime opportunities Schedule 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Monday-Friday) Optional Saturday overtime: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply now to join a precision machining team where your setup skills drive production success.