CNC Machinist/Programmer

2ND SHIFT CNC MACHINIST/PROGRAMMER

Location: Lansing, MI

Hours: 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (10's). No Saturdays. OT Eligible

Machines: Haas mills

Software: NX/Solidworks

DESCRIPTION

The CNC Machinist/Programmer operates as a skilled, intermediate-level technician within the manufacturing department. This role produces high-quality machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines while maintaining safety, quality, and documentation standards. The machinist demonstrates growing independence, technical precision, and professionalism while supporting production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **

• Plan machining operations by studying blueprints, materials, specifications, and assembly drawings.
• Interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) to ensure part accuracy and conformance.
• Program CNC mills and lathes by entering instructions, setting zero and reference points, and defining work offsets.
• Perform calculations involving geometry and trigonometry to support precise machining operations.
• Verify setups and part conformance by inspecting first-run and in-process workpieces.
• Maintain specifications by observing operations and making adjustments to meet quality requirements.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic equipment repairs.
• Document activities by completing production, inspection, and quality logs accurately.
• Support knowledge sharing across shifts by communicating updates, irregularities, and ongoing needs.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement opportunities to expand skills and efficiency.
• Contribute to organizational goals by identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive and positive, with internal and external customers and coworkers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to perform light physical activity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work
• Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs
• Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to explain how and why specific conclusions were reached.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or Associates degree from an accredited community college or vocational school

Job related experience and/or training will be considered in lieu of post-secondary education

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• G-Code

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CAM Software