CNC Machinist - 3rd Shift

YK Solutions•Bay City, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist sets up, adjusts, and operates a variety of large CNC machines to perform machining operations with close tolerances and finish specifications. The role supports the company's Quality System and works from part drawings, specifications, setup instructions, and operating instructions. This is a permanent, on-site position in Bay City, Michigan, on the 3rd shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Compensation is $23.00–$30.00 per hour, plus a $3.25 shift premium. The position reports to the Production Supervisor. The machinist follows prescribed operational sequences, produces pilot pieces for inspection, checks setups, and makes adjustments to correct variances. The role includes entering programmer-specified instructions into CNC equipment, setting up equipment with correct attachments and tooling, monitoring multiple CNC machines, troubleshooting programming issues, and performing final inspection under general supervision. The machinist continually monitors and improves quality through product delivery, conformance, and performance, and inspects and maintains equipment, including performing PMP duties. The role also requires following safety procedures and collaborating with engineers, management, and team members. Other related duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
One to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Mastercam/CAD/CAM knowledge.
Willingness to work as part of a team.
Ability to follow work instructions.
Knowledge and experience in 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining.
Ability to collect data from blueprints, plans, work orders, and other sources to complete inspection sheets.
CMM familiarity or knowledge.
Familiarity with calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, and gage pins.
Familiarity with tooling such as end mills, bullnose cutters, ballnose cutters, chamfer mills, drills, and related tooling.
Strong attention to detail and good listening skills.
Understanding of the decimal system.
Ability to work night shift positions.

Nice To Haves

ISO 9001 knowledge.

Responsibilities

Follow prescribed operational sequences.
Operate machines to produce pilot pieces for inspection, check setups, and make adjustments to correct variances.
Work from part drawings, specifications, setup instructions, and operating instructions.
Use precision measuring instruments and devices to set up, operate, and inspect work.
Perform final inspection under general supervision.
Monitor and improve quality through product delivery, conformance, and performance.
Enter instructions into CNC equipment based on programmer specifications.
Set up CNC equipment with the correct attachments and tooling for required jobs.
Operate and monitor multiple CNC machines simultaneously.
Troubleshoot machine programming issues.
Follow safety procedures and regulations.
Collaborate with engineers, management, and other team members.
Inspect and maintain equipment, including performing PMP duties.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.