Entering the machining trade in Lansing, MI, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. The apprenticeship period typically lasts four to five years, involving extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Lansing, MI, machinists can expect to earn an average of $616.33 per week, with experienced professionals potentially surpassing $80,640 annually. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Gild offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with significant earning potential.
Contracted CNC Machinist I Position Summary The CNC Machinist I Produces machined parts by operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet‘s principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics. This position is a 6 month contract. Principle Responsibilities • Operate CNC machines within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings. • Change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear. • Ensure product quality is achieved by working to operator owned quality (OOQ) standards and requirements including using a range of measuring equipment and interpreting inspection reports. • Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere to PM schedule. • Perform hand finishing. • Always Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) including completion of job routers/ cards. • Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues. • Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity. • Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system. • Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities. • Identify and escalate manufacturing issues to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, participating in the resolution as required. • Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area. • Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor. Qualification Requirements Credentials/Experience: • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required • Experience of working in a production environment (E/D) Experience/Educational/Training Preferred: • Associate’s degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship preferred. • GCSE/NVQ Math and English is desirable (UK only) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability or demonstrable aptitude to operate and maintain a CNC Machine • Solid necessary math skills, including measuring and keeping count records • Effective at planning, prioritizing and organizing tasks and activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescales • Able to follow work instructions, proven record of quality, and on-time production runs • Demonstrable commitment to safety at all times • Attention to detail alongside ability to perform repeatable task over a prolonged period of time • Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player • Ability to identify problems and escalate as required • Good communication skills, written and verbal • Solid computer skills Other Requirements Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Travel Requirements N/A Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
See More Details >>First/Second shifts available. CNC Machinists are responsible for total CNC machine setup, operation, maintenance and safety. Perform a variety of milling, drilling, boring or other related operations to close and interrelated tolerances on CNC and non-CNC equipment. CNC programming preferred but not required. Ability to work with little supervision and direction. Must have a good attitude, be self -motivated and be able to meet planned time lines. Open to candidates with various levels of experience.
See More Details >>Job Description Job Title: Sr. Machinist (Expert Level) Department: Machine Shop Reports To: Supervisor of Department FLSA: Non-Exempt Status: Full-Time Shift: 1st & 2nd shift (4x10 Schedule) (1st 5:00 am - 3:00 PM) (2nd 2:45 PM - 12:45 AM) Location: Pueblo, CO (Reimbursement Relocation Assistance Available) Remote: On-Site Pay Range: $27.25-$30 Hourly About Gulftech international Our companies are the world’s recognized leaders in the engineering, manufacture, lease, sale, and service of industrial equipment and components serving food production and processing companies. Gulftech’s family of companies touches 90% of the world’s fresh produce, nuts, and fish products across 85 countries worldwide. About Gulfco manufacturing Gulfco is a family-owned manufacturing organization with best-in-class operations and a “small company” culture that produces parts, equipment, and industrial solutions for the global food processing and packaging industries. As a proud member of the Gulftech family of companies, we serve as the turnkey supplier to a diverse portfolio of multi-national contract manufacturers each of which is the leader in their respective markets throughout the world. Job Summary Efficiently, effectively, safely, and independently set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and operate a variety of MANUAL MACHINE TOOLS including lathes and mills producing parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions at production rate (very tight tolerancing) This is a low-volume and high mix production environment. Responsibilities Must be a subject matter expert in the following functions/activities (perform correctly and without assistance): • Interpret complicated blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications. • Determine the sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup. • Select, mount, and align various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling. • Make necessary and correct machine adjustments to improper machine functioning or cutting action. • Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides. • Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth/angle of cut. • Accurately monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures. • Use a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments. • Understand materials and applications as required. • Solve problems relative to the work-holding arrangement, unusual materials, machine setting, tools, product specifications, and fabrication methods for the production process. • Align and fasten work using standard fixtures and established methods. • Install and adjust cutting tools consistent with the type and size of material being machined. • Adjust feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation. • Inspect parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, and comparators. • Visually inspect parts for burrs or damage machined surfaces. • Maintain equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to requirements. • Implement lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. • Effectively apply lean concepts and tools in the work area. • Observe all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintain a clean and orderly work area. Benefits and Compensation • Two medical plans (PPO & HSA), dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off, Vacation, and eight Holidays • Employee assistance program (EAP) • 401k • Profit sharing • Free Life • Free AD&D • Free Disability insurance (Shot and Long-Term Disability) • Tuition Assistance • Company cell phone/cell phone stipend • Salary information is a general guideline only. Actual compensation considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, location, work experience, education, and key skills. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. • Gulfco Manufacturing is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, race, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation/gender identity), color, religion, national origin, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, family medical history or genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, or any other non-merit based factor or status protected by federal, state or local law
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