Tool Room Machinist - Manual & CNC Setup

At a glance
Company: Confidential
Location: Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Pay: $29–$43/hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off), typically 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Experience: 10+ years
Machines: Bridgeport mills, precision lathes, surface grinders, EDM

Why this job is worth considering

This shop needs an experienced tool room machinist who can take a part, work out the setup, and run it independently — there are no process sheets to lean on here. You'd be the technical backstop on the floor for complex, non-routine work: prototypes, small-batch orders, reworks, and repairs across materials from aluminum to Inconel and Hastelloy. The equipment is well-maintained and serviced annually, and CNC capability is being added to the shop, so there's room to grow into programming and offsets as that expansion lands.

What you'll be doing

• Set up and operate manual machines — Bridgeport mills, precision lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, saws, EDM, and other tool room equipment
• Support CNC machining through setup, prove-outs, offsets, and minor program edits as needed
• Serve as the shop's go-to technical resource for complex or non-routine machining challenges
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions
• Machine parts to tight tolerances and quality standards
• Perform in-process inspection with calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges
• Troubleshoot tooling, fixturing, and process issues
• Mentor junior machinists on safe, effective machining practices
• Support continuous improvement and 6S efforts

Machines, controls and software

Manual equipment: Bridgeport mills (including rotary-table/5-axis-calculation work), precision lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, saws, and EDM. CNC exposure supports the role — setup, prove-outs, offsets, minor program edits — rather than being the primary daily work.

What we're looking forRequired

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years of hands-on machining experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency with manual machining equipment (Bridgeport mills, lathes, grinders)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
• Experience with precision measurement tools and inspection layouts
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Experience evaluating and selecting milling and lathe tooling

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing
• Working knowledge of CNC machining (setup, offsets, basic troubleshooting)
• Experience with fixture design or process improvement
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO quality systems
• Experience cutting super alloys

Pay, benefits and schedule

$29–$43/hour. 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; typical hours 7:00 AM–5:00 PM. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life/AD&D and short/long-term disability insurance; a 401(k) savings plan; an employee stock purchase plan; paid time off and holidays; and education reimbursement.

About this employer and apply

This employer is a precision manufacturer supporting defense and aerospace programs, working prototype and small-batch parts in materials ranging from aluminum to high-temperature alloys like Inconel and Hastelloy. The shop is clean, well-maintained, and expanding its CNC capability. This organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

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