Machinist

Machinist Position in Clare, MIOur client, in Clare, MI is seeking a Machinist to join their team. As a Machinist, you will be part of the Machine Shop supporting production and quality efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong machine setup and operation skills, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints to produce parts that meet engineering and customer specifications.Job Title: MachinistLocation: Clare, MIPay Range: Machinist 1 - $19 - $23 an hour Shift: 4 pm - 2 amWhat's the Job?Set up and operate conventional, CNC, and special purpose machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.Perform machine setup and machining tasks including milling, boring, drilling, tapping, threading, and lathes, with support from Machinist 1 on most occasions.Read, interpret, and utilize blueprints, work orders, and QC packets to complete work accurately.Verify work using machinist measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers, and maintain tight tolerances per engineering and customer requirements.Deburr parts, ensure quality checks are completed prior to the next operation, and support the quality system and continuous improvement efforts.What's Needed?Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to set up and use machine equipment (including CNC) and perform periodic maintenance on machine shop equipment.Experience reading and using blueprints, work orders, and QC packets to produce parts to specification.Proficiency with machinist measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.) and a strong focus on meeting tolerances.Comfort working with CNC programming concepts, including use of G&M codes and conversational programming languages (with training from Machinist 2).What's in it for me?Opportunity to build and apply machining skills across conventional and CNC equipment.Hands-on role supporting production schedules and quality expectations.Structured collaboration with experienced machinists, engineers, production personnel, programmers, and supervisors.Clear focus on safety, clean work areas, and continuous improvement through the quality system.