CNC Operator – 1st Shift

Fisher Barton

. Operate, set up, adjust, program, and troubleshoot CNC machines and tooling .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeSun Prairie • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and troubleshooting CNC machines, adhering to safety and quality standards, and utilizing measurement instruments to ensure precision in machining processes. Capable of cross-training team members and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CNC Machine OperationMeasurement Instrument ProficiencyTroubleshooting Equipment MalfunctionsPreventive MaintenanceBlueprint Reading

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Hard Skills

CNC ProgrammingCNC SetupGauging PartsBasic Math SkillsMachine OperationInsert ChangePreventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingBlueprint InterpretationDocumentation Maintenance

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CaliperHeight GageMicrometerMeasurement Instruments

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

CNC Operator5S MethodologySafety ProceduresQuality StandardsFisher Barton

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate, set up, adjust, program, and troubleshoot CNC machines and tooling
Adhere to Fisher Barton safety, quality, and business-code-of-ethics procedures
Gauge parts and read blueprints
Recognize when an insert/product goes out of tolerance, stop the process, and change inserts
Follow check sheets and use measurement instruments to verify parts meet customer specifications
Machine parts to print
Load feed mechanisms and change inserts when necessary
Cross-train team members on CNC machine operations
Perform preventive maintenance and follow manufacturer operating instructions
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and escalate issues as needed
Maintain housekeeping and 5S in the work area
Collect and transport recyclable chips and shavings to the reclaiming area
Maintain required documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–2 years of previous CNC Operator experience or successful performance as a Fisher Barton CNC Operator Level 1
Able to use measurement instruments such as caliper, height gage, and micrometer
Basic Math skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to stand 8–12 hours a day
Ability to sit, stand, squat, and bend
Ability to reach overhead with one or both arms
Repetitive movement of lifting and placing parts on machines / up to 15 pounds
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds
High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred)
2+ years of CNC experience (preferred)
Experience with troubleshooting machines (preferred)
Experience using special micrometers and gauges (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fisher Barton provides safety footwear
Prescription safety eye glass benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
100% Employee Owned Company
Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Prescription Drug Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
96 hours (12 days) Paid Time Off to start
10 Paid Holidays per year
Health Savings Plans (HSA, FSA and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts)
Eligibility to participate in the ONE Fisher Barton Quarterly Bonus Plan
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Programs
Apprenticeship Programs
Off-Site Team Building Events
On-Site Cookouts and Celebrations
Birthday and Anniversary Recognition
Holiday parties