CNC Machinist

Job Description: CNC Machinist - Niles, MI

About the Company

World-class, precision machining and contract manufacturing company specializing in ultra-tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, medical, and other high-tech industries. Known for its climate-controlled, immaculate, state-of-the-art facility and investment in advanced technology, they deliver complex, highly engineered parts where tolerances are routinely measured in the millionths.

Business is thriving and they are actively expanding the facility. This is a high-accountability, high-discipline environment where people who care deeply about their craft thrive.

Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 1:00 AM
• 3rd Shift: Flexible
• Hours: Expect 45–50 hours/week

Starting Pay Range:

• $25–$35/hr.+ (based on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform CNC machining operations on lathes, grinders, or Swiss machines
• Run set-ups (typically 1 setup per week)
• Make G & M code edits as needed
• Perform dimensional inspection using micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.
• Read and interpret precision aerospace-level blueprints
• Maintain extremely tight tolerances and quality standards
• Work within a clean, climate-controlled, high-performance environment
• Communicate clearly with leadership; ask questions, engage, and problem-solve

What You DON'T Need to Do

• No programming
• No need to get into machine controls beyond edits
• No complex multi-setup daily changes

Required Experience

Candidates must have:

• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
• • CNC Lathe
• Grinding
• Swiss machining (always considered)
• Strong inspection and measurement ability
• Ability to hold extremely tight tolerances
• Solid blueprint reading skills
• Mechanical aptitude and high accountability
• Desire to work in a disciplined, high-standards manufacturing culture

Preferred Industry Backgrounds:

• Aerospace machining
• Precision machining shops

The Work Environment

• Brand-new, state-of-the-art equipment
• Climate-controlled production floor (air purification throughout)
• Culture of continuous improvement and craftsmanship
• High-performance team: if you care about your work, you'll thrive

Why Join?

• High-growth, high-tech machining environment
• World-class facility (one of the cleanest in the region)
• Aerospace-grade challenges that grow skills
• Company that invests heavily in people and technology
• Stable leadership with a strong reputation in the industry