Aerospace CNC Lathe Machinist | Direct Hire, OT Paid

Ultimate Staffing; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing represents an aerospace manufacturer in Macomb County seeking CNC Lathe Machinists for direct-hire roles. Earn $28-32/hour with overtime paid daily after 8 hours and shifts from 5:30pm-5am or 6am-5:30pm.

Expect to work 50–55 hours per week, set up and operate CNC lathes to tight tolerances, and maintain quality. Successful candidates will read blueprints, interpret setup sheets, and perform tool changes, maintenance, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of precision CNC machining experience, aerospace/defense preferred.
• Able to read blueprints, job orders and tooling instructions.
• Strong CNC programming and setup/operating capability on lathes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC lathes to produce precision parts.
• Interpret setup sheets and blueprints for tooling, feeds, speeds, sequences.
• Inspect parts with micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges for tolerance.
• Perform routine maintenance and monitor tool wear; replace tools as needed.
• Make offset adjustments to maintain quality and dimensions.
• Edit CNC programs; sharpen tools as required and document results.
• Meet production goals while upholding safety and quality.
• Collaborate with team and support cross-training on machines.

Skills

CNC lathe operation

Blueprint interpretation

CNC programming

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Tools

Fanuc Oi

Fanuc 21i

Haas

Okuma

Job description

Ultimate Staffing represents an aerospace manufacturer in Macomb County seeking CNC Lathe Machinists for direct-hire roles. Earn $28-32/hour with overtime paid daily after 8 hours and shifts from 5:30pm-5am or 6am-5:30pm.

Expect to work 50–55 hours per week, set up and operate CNC lathes to tight tolerances, and maintain quality. Successful candidates will read blueprints, interpret setup sheets, and perform tool changes, maintenance, and process improvements.