Aerospace Precision CNC Machinist -- Lathes & Mills

Job Description

Job Description

Aerospace Precision CNC Machinist — Lathes & Mills

Location: Hastings, MI

You clock in and review the day’s build schedule for aerospace components and other high-spec parts. With prints in hand, you select tooling, load fixtures, and set work offsets. You’ll bring a 3–4 axis VMC or a 2–4 axis CNC lathe online, verify programs, run a first-article, and capture measurements with micrometers and calipers. Throughout the day, you’ll keep the equipment humming—fine-tuning feeds and speeds, troubleshooting small issues before they become big ones, and partnering with teammates to improve takt time and reduce scrap. You finish by documenting results, cleaning down your area, and leaving the cell ready for the next shift.

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills to produce parts to print, meeting tight tolerances and customer specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting to keep CNC equipment at peak performance.
• Monitor production runs; adjust tooling, offsets, and parameters to sustain quality and throughput.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation to plan machining operations.
• Inspect work using precision metrology (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to verify accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with team members to drive efficiency improvements and minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, following company policies and safety standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in machining or related field preferred.
• Proven experience as a CNC machinist with lathes and/or mills.
• Experience with Mazak controls is a plus but not a must.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and materials.
• Skilled at reading and interpreting technical drawings/blueprints.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Detail oriented with a passion for quality.
• Problem-solver who can work independently and as part of a team.

• CNC Tooling
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Programming
• G-Code
• Tape Measure Reading
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Mazak, Bridgeport, DMG Mori Seiki
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis): Mazak

Work with state-of-the-art equipment in a collaborative environment, producing high-quality components for aerospace and beyond.