Bridgeport Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to put your machining skills to work in a tool room environment where old-school craftsmanship and advanced CNC technology come together?

Join a team where your experience with engine lathes, Bridgeport mills, and precision machining makes a real impact every day.

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in the Metro Detroit area looking to add a Tool Room Machinist / CNC Machinist to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to support the tool room and production machining lines by setting up, operating, and maintaining manual and CNC machining equipment. Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you:

• Day shift opportunity
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Direct Hire Opportunity
• Long-term, stable opportunity
• Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401K
  • Paid vacation

What will your day look like:

• Set up and operate manual machines in the tool room including engine lathes and a Bridgeport mill
• Set up and run 3-axis CNC mills using setup sheets, drawings, and programmer notes
• Work with a variety of machines including Fanuc-controlled vertical machining centers and Hurco mills with WinMax software
• Install tooling, change cutting tools, and adjust feeds and speeds per job requirements
• Perform minor program edits at the machine using G and M codes
• Operate multiple machines at the same time as production demands require
• Run production machining lines as needed to support throughput
• Perform in-process and preliminary inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other inspection equipment
• Interpret aerospace drawings, parts lists, specifications, and customer requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment

What we are looking for:

• Strong experience with manual machining, including engine lathes and Bridgeport mills
• CNC machining experience with 3-axis mills
• Experience with Fanuc controls (OKK or similar platforms required)
• Experience with Hurco mills and WinMax software is a plus
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D machining practices
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Proficiency using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and precision inspection tools
• Familiarity with G and M codes and the ability to make minor program edits
• Willingness to supply and maintain personal tools
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and perform frequent bending and twisting
• Safety- and security-conscious mindset

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.