Level 4 CNC Machinist / Lead (B-Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Advanced CNC Operator/Lead – Second Shift

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Shift: Monday–Thursday | 3:30 PM – 1:30 AM

Pay Type: Hourly (USD) $28-$35 + Shift Differential

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

• Culture that matters – Faith-based, people-first, excellence-driven
• Leadership opportunity – Be a go-to technical expert and shift influencer
• Stability with growth – Aerospace, medical, defense, and agriculture markets
• Team-focused environment – We win together
• Investment in you – Training, coaching, and advancement pathways

What You’ll Do

As a CNC Vertical Mill Specialist , you will operate advanced CNC 3‑ and 4‑axis vertical milling machines while serving as a strong second‑shift presence on the floor. This is a hands-on machining role with added responsibility to support production flow, quality, and team performance.

Machining & Technical Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC vertical milling machines
• Perform tooling changes, offset adjustments, and positional corrections
• Maintain production pace at or above expected rates
• Complete part changeovers efficiently
• Inspect first-run and in-process parts using calipers, micrometers, and optical equipment
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, inspection packets, and GD&T
• Identify issues and make real-time process adjustments
• Maintain quality standards and minimize scrap

Leadership & Shift Support Responsibilities

• Serve as a point person for second shift machinists
• Communicate daily production goals set by supervisory leadership
• Assist with onboarding and training of new team members
• Provide daily touchpoints and coaching to support performance
• Help make real-time operational decisions to keep production moving
• Communicate shift performance, concerns, and wins to the supervisory team
• Model and enforce strong 5S, safety, and preventive maintenance practices
• Identify high performers and skill gaps within the shift

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What We’re Looking For

This role is for someone who takes pride in doing things right — and is ready to step up.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CNC machining experience (milling preferred)
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading
• Experience with tooling, offsets, and high‑speed machining
• Ability to accurately use measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, optical equipment)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a full shift

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in aerospace or medical manufacturing
• Informal leadership, mentoring, or training experience
• Technical education or machining certificate

About Gaishin Manufacturing

Gaishin Manufacturing is a family‑owned, second‑generation company built on faith, craftsmanship, and people. We don’t just talk about values — we live them.

Our five core values guide everything we do:

• Integrity & Humility
• Winning Attitude
• Team Player
• Consider It Done
• Takes Initiative

We’re proud of the world‑class parts we produce — and even prouder of the people behind them.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re an experienced CNC machinist who wants more responsibility, real impact, and room to grow , we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help us continue building something greater — together.