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5‑Axis CNC Setup Machinist (Lathes & Mills) Join Steel Tool & Engineering Co. — a leader in Aerospace Precision Machining & Fabrication, proudly AS9100‑certified and NADCAP‑accredited.

Worksites:

Trenton, MI and Taylor, MI |

Status:

Full-time, Hourly Pay:

$19.25-$24.00 per hour DOE |

Shifts:

6:00 am-4:30 pm; 12:00 pm-10:30 pm; 3:30 am-2:00 am with $1.00/hr night premium Is This You? Comfortable setting up horizontal/vertical lathes, mills, and 5‑axis centers? Fluent in Mastercam and confident editing G‑code on the fly? Enjoy chasing microns, reading GD&T, and validating parts against CMM results? Known for building simple fixtures, custom jaws, and creative solutions? Driven by safety, quality, and dependable throughput? What You'll Tackle End‑to‑end setups and production on CNC horizontal lathes, VTLs, mills, and 5‑axis machines. Programming and edits in Mastercam ; optimizing and correcting at the control. Loading material, setting work/tool offsets, verifying parameters, and executing operations to spec. Identifying non‑conformances and driving corrective actions to root cause. Reading complex blueprints and GD&T; interpreting CMM data and applying tool wear offsets. Fabricating tooling, fixtures, and custom chuck jaws to support repeatable quality. Maintaining tight aerospace tolerances and documenting results. Performing routine maintenance and 5S‑level housekeeping. Partnering with supervisors; mentoring junior operators; hitting safety, quality, and productivity targets. Exhibiting consistent attendance and reliability. What You Bring Strong CNC setup/operation skills and in‑process adjustment capability. Mastery of Mastercam programming plus working knowledge of G‑code.

Metrology skills:

micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges. Experience with aerospace materials and sheet metal components. Mechanical aptitude, sound judgment, and problem‑solving ability. Capacity to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods. Clear communication and a desire to mentor others. Dedication to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Benefits That Back You Honored Vacation Time Off 100% Medical Paid (or $300/month waiver if you keep your own medical coverage) Dental & Vision (dependents included) Life Insurance 401(k) Paid Holidays Paid Vacations Core Proficiencies Equipment Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Skills Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills Mechanical Assembly Skills Machine Setups for Production Runs Manual Machining Skills Meets Physical Requirements High School / GED Excellent Communication Skills Experience in a Manufacturing Environment Basic Computer Skills Calipers Micrometers Tech You'll Operate CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) CNC Lathe (5+ axis)