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Lead Precision CNC Machinist -- Turning/Milling, 4‑ & 5‑Axis

$24 - $32 per hour

Kintara

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Precision CNC Machinist — Turning/Milling, 4‑ & 5‑Axis

Location: Detroit, Michigan
Compensation: $24 – $32 per hour DOE + overtime eligible

Kintara supports a leading precision manufacturer producing highly engineered aerospace and advanced industrial components. If you excel in high‑mix, low‑ to medium‑volume work and enjoy full ownership from setup through final inspection, this role is for you.

Is this you?
  • Do you independently set up multi‑axis CNC lathes and mills and keep them running to tight tolerances?
  • Can you design and validate fixtures that make complex parts repeatable?
  • Are FAIs, in‑process checks, and documentation second nature to you?
  • Do you read intricate GD&T and convert it into stable, efficient processes?
  • Will you mentor others while troubleshooting chatter, tool wear, and variation?
Role snapshot
  • Own setups and operation on multi‑axis turning and milling centers
  • Control tooling, offsets, feeds/speeds; tune processes for precision production
  • Design/build/validate fixtures and workholding for complex geometries
  • Lead First Article Inspections and complete all required paperwork
  • Run in‑process verification using CMMs, surface plates, micrometers, bore gauges, and indicators
  • Quickly diagnose instability, chatter, and dimensional drift
  • Translate GD&T, engineering drawings, and customer specs into robust machining plans
  • Maintain setup sheets, process docs, and production records
  • Drive continuous improvement for quality, throughput, and efficiency
  • Coach less experienced machinists and serve as a go‑to technical resource
Qualifications
  • 10+ years in precision CNC machining
  • Proficiency with 4‑axis and/or 5‑axis milling and multi‑axis turning
  • Expertise in fixture design and workholding
  • Hands‑on FAI leadership and documentation
  • Advanced GD&T interpretation
  • CMM proficiency and precision inspection skills
  • Strong command of feeds/speeds and tooling for steel, stainless, and aluminum; titanium/advanced materials experience is a plus
  • Experience in AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality systems
  • Works independently; sound decision‑making with minimal supervision
  • Nice to have: CAM programming with Mastercam and/or GibbsCAM
Why you’ll like it here
  • High‑mix, low‑ to medium‑volume work that rewards creativity and rigor
  • Impact outcomes: from setup strategy to final sign‑off
  • Mentor teammates and elevate shop‑wide capability
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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