CNC Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a CNC Machinist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Grass Lake, MI 49240. Details for the position are as follows:

• 6 month, open-ended assignment.
• Pay $20.00-$35.00/HR (4+ years of experience required for higher pay rate eligibility)
• Hiring on both shifts listed below:
  • 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Hours vary; high department workload means heavy mandatory overtime currently.)
    • Will be running Mitsu, and Okuma and YCM
  • 2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 12:30 AM or 3:30 PM – 1:30 AM, Monday – Saturday. Hours may vary; Sundays as needed.)
    • Will be running Nidec, YCM, Mechoff, DMG Mori

• Set up, operate, and monitory vertical and horizontal 3 or 5-axis mills.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining parameters, including speed, feed, depth, and angle of cut.
• Select, align, and secure work-holding fixtures, angle plates, vices, and other necessary equipment.
• Verify conformance of finished workpieces to precise engineering specifications.
• Generate tool paths for 2D milling applications.
• Accurately complete inspection sheets and required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with other shifts during shift hand-offs to ensure smooth production continuity.

• Nidec or Mec 2 mills. Preferred experience with Parpas, Mitsubishi, Mechoff, Pratt, YCM, or Okuma mills.

• Proven ability to operate 3 and 5-axis vertical and horizontal milling equipment, with a mandatory background in large mill operations is required.
• Strong ability to interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of G-codes, ability to program at the controller, and experience with Fanuc or Heidenheim controllers.
• Preferred Qualifications: Programming via SMIRT (rather than at the controller); experience with die components (hoods, doors, fenders) or large defense fabrication machining.

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in manufacturing technology or engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working within a large automotive tooling background.
• Certified Journeyman CNC Machinist OR minimum of 5 years of experience in the trade.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, CAD/CAM files, and using ERP systems.

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8-10 hours daily, overtime/weekend support as needed.

• Position is set in a manufacturing floor environment; requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50lbs, and wearing PPE.