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CNC Lathe Machinist

Talent Strategy
Three Rivers, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

CNC Lathe Machinist


Location: Three Rivers, MI

Shift: 1st shift, 6am-2:30pm M-F

Pay: $25 - $30/hour based on experience


Report: Manufacturing Manager 


Job Summary: 

The CNC Machinist II is responsible for producing machined parts by programming, setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. This person should maintain quality and safety standards in regards to customer specifications and requirements. 


Job Specifications: 

  • Experience working with various different types of material is a requirement as the foresight of how the different materials react to machining affects the outcome of the part extensively.
  • Machining with 5 axis machines is helpful.
  • Working in a team atmosphere to encompass a smooth flow across all operations.
  • Good written and oral communications skills are essential.  


Primary Skills and Responsibilities:

  • Five years’ experience as a CNC Machinist I
  • Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
  • Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
  • Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
  • Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
  • Maintains specifications by observing all machining operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions in the program; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; replacing worn tools.
  • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
  • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
  • Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
  • Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  • Aerospace experience a plus
  • Follow quality standards to ensure parts are to the customer and company standards
  • Ability to work idependently, building fixtures, tooling and develope programs
  • Other responsibilities may be added or assumed based on necessity


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