Cnc Okuma Lathe Machinist

Job Title: Lathe Machinist

Job Description

Join a leading manufacturer in high-pressure water jetting equipment where precision engineering, production efficiency, and diesel engine optimization are at the forefront of our innovative products. We are seeking a skilled Lathe Machinist to set up and operate CNC machines, contributing to our technically advanced manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes using Okuma Code Edits on the controller.
• Perform setups, tool changes, and offsets independently.
• Read and interpret blueprints and guide sheets.
• Conduct basic inspections using standard measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and gauge pins to verify specifications.
• Provide feedback to leaders to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Setup gauging and use basic inspection equipment to meet client specifications.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience as a CNC Set up Tech / Machinist on lathes.
• Proficiency in Okuma Code Edits and blueprint reading.
• Ability to perform own setups, tool changes, and offsets with proper tool touch-off skills.
• Basic math skills including fractions to decimals and calculator usage.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CNC Mill & Lathe Okuma experience.
• Prototype or production experience.

Why Work Here?

Experience a rewarding career with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation, holidays, personal/sick days, life and disability insurance, and a 401(K) with company match. Work in a debt-free, state-of-the-art facility that offers opportunities for growth and cross-training across departments.

Work Environment

Enjoy working in a very clean, climate-controlled facility built in 2021. Positions are available on both the 1st shift (5am - 3:30pm) and 2nd shift (3:30pm - 12am/2am, depending on 8/10 hour shifts), with a 10% shift premium for the 2nd shift. Training will be conducted on the 1st shift for 2-4 weeks based on skill level. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with the option for Saturday work.

This is a Permanent position based out of Wixom, MI.

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $56160.00/yr.

We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental vision, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid personal/sick days, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(K) including company match and more. Brand new facility - 3 years old, they are also debt free (paid for the building while building it) Fast growing company Training ability in other departments and cross training Ability to move up and progress throughout the company

This is a fully onsite position in Wixom,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.