Cnc Setup Machinist

CNC Setup Machinist

We are seeking a dedicated CNC Setup Machinist for the 2nd shift. The position offers a flexible start time between 3 PM and 7 PM, with an 8-hour shift, 6-7 days a week. The role involves providing comprehensive support for all production CNC turning and milling activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform setups and changeovers between various production parts.
• Upload and maintain the latest CNC programs to the company server, ensuring the program database is current for all active production jobs.
• Classify folders per cell/job number and move all obsolete programs to the obsolete folder for reference.
• Actively implement and suggest improvement ideas to reduce cycle times, perishable tooling costs, and scrap rates, and communicate these improvements across all shifts.
• Monitor tool wear, report when tools are not reaching the desired piece-per-edge standards, and suggest adjustments to tool life as necessary.
• Write, implement, and maintain lathe gantry programs.
• Manage and maintain the CNC lathe tooling area, including ordering spares as necessary.
• Perform or assist in preventative maintenance and routine machine/tooling checks.
• Train other employees in all aspects of CNC turning and milling to enhance team capabilities and ensure consistent operational quality.
• Maintain all work holding, including ordering spares as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support production goals and maintain operational efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with Fanuc CNC controls.
• Minimum 7+ years' experience in CNC machining.
• Understanding of M and G code, and ability to make program edits.
• Knowledge of lathe bar and insert setup, tool geometry, and offsets.
• Fluency in G, D, and T.
• Understanding of chuck and collet setup in lathes.
• Ability to use indicators to check runout and perform initial setups.
• Understanding of CMM Reports.
• Proficiency in using hand gauging equipment (Calipers, Micrometers, Depth Mic, etc.).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proven experience operating and setting up Murata lathes and various VMC.

Why Work Here?

Join a supportive work environment that emphasizes training and employee goodwill with activities such as golf events and lunches. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic setting with 7 automated lines, CNC mills and lathes, Fanuc robots, and conveyors/gantries between each machine, all contributing to fully automated lines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shelby Township, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Utica, MI 48316.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.