CNC Lathe Programmer
Join a dynamic and innovative family-owned shop that specializes in crafting precision tooling for cold header and fastener machines within the construction and aerospace sectors. This role offers the opportunity to program Mazatrol from scratch in a cleaner shop environment with newer machinery, predominantly using Mazak Mills and Lathes. The shop operates as a job shop, ensuring that no two jobs are ever the same, providing a challenging and rewarding career path.
Responsibilities
- Program Mazatrol from scratch and manage the entire process on the machine from start to finish.
- Perform setup, tool changes, offsets, and run the machine efficiently.
- Read and interpret blueprints accurately.
- Utilize measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges.
- Maintain tight tolerances and ensure precision in machining.
- Manage a personal toolbox and tools.
- Work primarily with steel materials.
Essential Skills
- 6+ years of experience as a CNC Machinist on Mazak Lathes.
- Proficient in programming Mazatrol controllers from scratch.
- Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
- Experience in using measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges.
- Capability to hold tight tolerances in machining.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with 3-5 Axis machining.
- Background in tooling experience for fasteners.
- Prototype or similar job shop experience preferred.
Why Work Here?
Be part of a 3rd generation family-owned company that values its employees and offers comprehensive benefits such as low-cost health insurance, profit sharing, paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, and weekly pay. Enjoy working in a supportive environment with many tenured employees who have extensive knowledge of the business.
Experience working in a cleaner shop with newer machinery, ensuring a safe and comfortable workspace. The family-owned atmosphere fosters a sense of belonging and collaboration, with a team of experienced professionals who have been with the company for an extended period.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warren, Michigan.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.