Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Grand Rapids, MI, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Grand Rapids, MI, machinists earn an average of $1,750 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $4,450 per week. Educational pathways include apprenticeship programs, postsecondary education, and on-the-job training, with trade schools and technical colleges offering specialized machinist programs. This career path offers strong earning potential and opportunities for advancement in a sector experiencing notable growth driven by technological advancements and industry demand.
Job Summary Wyoming job shop seeks experienced Machinist. Looking for strong mechanical aptitude, be able to read prints, and have 5 or more years experience in operating a manual lathe and a manual milling machine. Be willing to learn manual gear hobbing & shaping. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week Benefits: • Paid time off Schedule: • Day shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>About the Role: Open to candidates with various levels of 3D contour programming and machining experience in a non-production/job shop environment. The CNC Machinist Programmer plays a pivotal role in meeting our customer's expectations. This critical hire will participate in planning, setting up, programming, and running a variety of CNC machines to create injection and compression molds for the transportation, kitchen/bath, and consumer products industries. We have a range of equipment from small 3-axis vertical machining center to large 5-axis mills and utilizes Power Mill, making experience with this software preferred, but not required. Join our friendly, passionate team of hard workers in delivering world class quality molds. Check us out atwww.Modeldie.com Required Skills: • Programming • Machining • Must have a good attitude, be self -motivated and be able to meet planned time lines with a culture of teamwork, communication, respect, responsibility, and accountability. Qualifications and Skills: • Strong work values; dependability, honesty, self-confidence, and a positive attitude. We strive for a culture of teamwork, communication, respect, responsibility, and accountability. • Proficient computer skills • CNC programming in Powermill for Injection/Compression molds (Tool & Die) minimum of one (1) year preferred. • CNC machining experience with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience preferred. Benefits: • Medical • Dental • Voluntary Life, Short-term disability & Long-term disability • Paid time off & paid holidays • 401(k) – with company match Machines & technologies you'll use: • CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) • CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
See More Details >>Looking for motivated individual to set-up on our vertical 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machines. Will be setting up and running single piece as well as setting up short run (20-1000pc) production jobs for operators to run. Projects vary from standard 2-D to complicated 3-D work. West Michigan Precision Machining is a job shop. Requirements: -2 years of experience setting up CNC machines, not operating. -Efficient in reading prints and using Q.C. equipment. -Good understanding in G&M Codes (Haas/Fanuc Controls). -Sufficient in speeds/feeds and use of tooling in a wide variety of materials. -Ability to write simple programs at control. -MUST BE RELIABLE Benefits include health, dental, vision and retirement plan. This is a permanent position, not temporary. Qualified candidates please send your resume.
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