CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift

Enprotech Corp • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Enprotech is hiring a CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC lathes and/or mills to produce precision parts and instruments. The role plans and programs contour-path machining on automatic machine tools, interprets engineering documentation, selects tooling and machining parameters, and produces parts to specified tolerances. The machinist performs in-process quality checks, works with engineers to meet engineered specifications, and completes programming, setup, and inspection documentation. This position works 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience operating CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Physical strength and ability to handle tooling and safely set up large workpieces.
• Must own tools of the trade and be able to use them effectively.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to apply shop math and understand geometric tolerancing and dimensioning.
• Ability to work with engineers and inspectors to produce quality parts to customer specifications.
• Strong math aptitude.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, and other gauges.
• Ability to use a feed and speed chart or calculator.
• Understanding of metal properties, cutting tools, feed rates, speeds, and depth of cuts.
• Ability to program and operate CNC controls.
• Ability to machine parts to specific tolerances.
• Ability to communicate verbally with team members, supervisors, and engineers.
• Ability to work with coolant, solvents, and grease.
• Availability to work 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• Blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and other written instructions.
• Analyze drawings, sketches, and design data to determine part dimensions, cut configurations, cutting tools, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Set up parts of a wide range of sizes and configurations for efficient machining.
• Machine parts to prints and specified tolerances.
• Determine reference points and machine cutting-path directions.
• Calculate angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures, and plan machining operation sequences.
• Perform in-process quality checks using inspection tools and devices.
• Work with engineers to produce parts that meet engineered specifications.
• Write instruction sheets and cutter lists for machine setup and operation.
• Write machine instruction programs to control movement along cutting paths.
• Compare computer printouts with original program sheets to verify machine instructions.
• Revise programs to correct instruction errors or omissions.
• Observe machine operation during trial runs to verify programmed instructions.
• Complete quality and inspection paperwork.
• Meet production requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health-care and dependent-care expenses.
• Paid time off, with benefits increasing with tenure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED