CNC / Lathe Machinist

Job Title 

?CNC / Lathe Machinist 

Position Location 

?Paw Paw, MI 

Pay/hours for position 

?$18-25 – 7am-3pm (could vary) 

Requirements of position 

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• Minimum of 2 years machining experience 

• Ability to understand and perform basic setups 

• Experience in a fast-paced machining environment 

• Must have your own tools 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy 

• Ability to multi-task 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Must pass background and drug screen 

Responsibilities of position 

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Die Cast Press is growing! We are looking for a responsible, innovative CNC/Lathe Machinist who understands machining, shop math, and has a strong passion for CNC work. This role requires someone energetic, focused, and able to perform well under deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Program mills and lathes (including zero/reference points, tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches) 

• Perform calculations using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry 

• Prove part programs 

• Set up mills and lathes, including three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers 

• Indicate vises and tram heads 

• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, orthographic drawings, and geometric dimensions & tolerances (GD&T) 

• Plan machining processes and understand materials and specifications 

• Monitor and manage stock inventory, place orders, and verify stock received 

• Perform drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing 

• Take measurements and maintain part specifications 

• Troubleshoot machining processes and adjust/reprogram controls as needed 

• Sharpen and replace worn tools 

• Follow quality assurance procedures 

• Perform preventative maintenance and follow manufacturer guidelines 

• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate repairs when necessary 

• Handle deburring from start to finish 

• Maintain quality control of parts from start to finish 

Equipment You Must Be Able to Use: 

• Bore Gages 

• Calipers 

• Micrometers (outside, inside, and depth) 

• Dial Indicators 

• Gage Blocks 

• CMMs 

• Roundness Gages