CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

At a Glance

Company: Kodiak Manufacturing
Location: Pontiac, MI (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $31 - $35 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift 8-hour shifts
Overtime: Yes - as needed
Experience Level: Senior (5-10 years)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Why This Role Exists

Kodiak Manufacturing is expanding production capacity to support growing demand for precision connectors, fittings, and manifolds used in fluid, air, and hydraulic systems across automotive, defense, marine, and industrial markets.

This role is critical to producing high-quality precision components efficiently - taking parts from model to finished production while optimizing programs, setups, and processes.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for mills and lathes
• Model and draw customer parts to support manufacturing
• Select tooling, fixtures, and machining strategies for efficient production
• Perform complete machine setups, touch-offs, and prove-outs
• Edit programs at the machine (G-code / M-code) as needed
• Run multiple machines and maintain production flow
• Collaborate with machinists to troubleshoot issues and improve cycle times
• Perform first-article and in-process inspection
• Maintain equipment and perform routine machine maintenance
• Ensure quality standards and production timelines are met

Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with equipment such as:

• Machines: CNC mills and lathes (multi-axis turning and milling environments)
• Controls: Fanuc
• CAM Software: TopSolid'Cam (experience preferred)
• Programming: G-code / M-code
• Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instruments

Materials You'll Work With

• Aluminum
• Steel and alloy steels
• Stainless steel
• Brass and other industrial materials

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years of CNC programming and machining experience
• Experience programming mills and lathes
• Strong understanding of setups, tooling selection, and offsets
• Ability to model parts and create drawings
• Experience with Fanuc controls
• Ability to operate multiple machines simultaneously
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Mechanically inclined and detail-oriented
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical shop duties
• Strong quality mindset and organizational skills

Preferred (Not Required):

• Experience with TopSolid'Cam
• Multi-axis or mill-turn experience
• Experience in high-precision or production machining environments

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Kodiak Manufacturing because:

• Clean, organized professional shop environment
• Advanced CNC equipment and automation capabilities
• Stable workload supporting critical industries
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-precision components
• Collaborative team focused on efficiency and craftsmanship

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $31 - $35/hr (DOE)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options

Schedule:
Day Shift 8-hour shifts

Overtime: Available as needed

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