5‑Axis CNC Setup Machinist (Lathes & Mills)
$19.25 - $24 per hourSteel Tool - Aerospace
Job Description
Job Description
5‑Axis CNC Setup Machinist (Lathes & Mills)
Join Steel Tool & Engineering Co. — a leader in Aerospace Precision Machining & Fabrication, proudly AS9100‑certified and NADCAP‑accredited.
Worksites: Trenton, MI and Taylor, MI | Status: Full-time, Hourly
Pay: $19.25–$24.00 per hour DOE | Shifts: 6:00 am–4:30 pm; 12:00 pm–10:30 pm; 3:30 am–2:00 am with $1.00/hr night premium
Is This You?- Comfortable setting up horizontal/vertical lathes, mills, and 5‑axis centers?
- Fluent in Mastercam and confident editing G‑code on the fly?
- Enjoy chasing microns, reading GD&T, and validating parts against CMM results?
- Known for building simple fixtures, custom jaws, and creative solutions?
- Driven by safety, quality, and dependable throughput?
- End‑to‑end setups and production on CNC horizontal lathes, VTLs, mills, and 5‑axis machines.
- Programming and edits in Mastercam ; optimizing and correcting at the control.
- Loading material, setting work/tool offsets, verifying parameters, and executing operations to spec.
- Identifying non‑conformances and driving corrective actions to root cause.
- Reading complex blueprints and GD interpreting CMM data and applying tool wear offsets.
- Fabricating tooling, fixtures, and custom chuck jaws to support repeatable quality.
- Maintaining tight aerospace tolerances and documenting results.
- Performing routine maintenance and 5S‑level housekeeping.
- Partnering with supervisors; mentoring junior operators; hitting safety, quality, and productivity targets.
- Exhibiting consistent attendance and reliability.
- Strong CNC setup/operation skills and in‑process adjustment capability.
- Mastery of Mastercam programming plus working knowledge of G‑code.
- Metrology skills: micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges.
- Experience with aerospace materials and sheet metal components.
- Mechanical aptitude, sound judgment, and problem‑solving ability.
- Capacity to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
- Clear communication and a desire to mentor others.
- Dedication to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Honored Vacation Time Off
- 100% Medical Paid (or $300/month waiver if you keep your own medical coverage)
- Dental & Vision (dependents included)
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacations
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Mechanical Assembly Skills
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Manual Machining Skills
- Meets Physical Requirements
- High School / GED
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Basic Computer Skills
- Calipers
- Micrometers
- CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
- CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
- CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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