CNC / Lathe Machinist

Contract Type:

Contract to Perm

Location:

Paw Paw - MI

Industry:

General Labor

Date Published:

04-Mar-2026

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a CNC / Lathe Machinist to work at a company located in the Paw Paw, MI area!

Job Title
 
 CNC / Lathe Machinist
Position Location
 
 Paw Paw, MI
 
Pay/hours for position
 
 $18-$25hr – 7am-3pm (could vary)
Requirements of position
 
 
  1. Minimum of 2 years machining experience
  2. Ability to understand and perform basic setups
  3. Experience in a fast-paced machining environment
  4. Must have your own tools
  5. Strong attention to detail
  6. Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy
  7. Ability to multi-task
  8. High school diploma or equivalent
  9. Must pass background and drug screen
 
 
 
Responsibilities of position
 
 
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
 
 

The JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion. 
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