Apprentice CNC Machinist — Lathes, Mills & Broaching

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START); Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START) is seeking an apprentice to join our CNC manufacturing team in Michigan. You will learn to operate Fanuc-controlled CNC lathes and mills, perform precision measurements, and work toward meeting high-volume production targets with quality parts.

You will be trained to set up machines, adjust offsets, and follow all safety, environmental, and quality procedures while documenting inspections and contributing improvement ideas.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to be trained on CNC lathes, mills and broaches.
• High school machine shop training or equivalent.
• Ability to read gauges and perform precise measurements.

Responsibilities

• Assist CNC operators under supervision to set up machines and tools.
• Operate CNC lathes and mills to produce high-volume parts per specs.
• Make offset adjustments to keep parts within tolerance.
• Follow safety, quality and environmental procedures and complete paperwork on time.
• Assist with housekeeping and continuous improvement ideas.

Skills

CNC operation

Precision measurement

Quality troubleshooting

Education

High school machine shop training

Tools

Go/No-Go gauges

Calipers

Plug gauges

Job description

Ready to launch your machining career?Do you enjoy hands-on work, precision measurements, and producing high-volume parts that meet exact specs? Are you eager to learn Fanuc-controlled CNC equipment and grow under the guidance of a CNC Trainer and Supervisor? If yes, this apprenticeship is for you.Your impactExecute job instructions, safety/environmental practices, and inspection steps as directed by cell work instructions, your CNC Trainer, or SupervisorSet up for success by preparing machines and gages before each runOperate CNC equipment and confirm conformance using plug, snap, flush pin, go/no-go gages, calipers, and moreHit production targets while consistently delivering quality that meets company and customer requirementsDial in accuracy by making precise offset adjustmentsFollow the tag procedure every timeSwap and correctly select cutting inserts, including proper insert radiusComplete all required paperwork thoroughly and on timeUphold housekeeping, safety & environmental standards (recycling, labeling, spill protocols, and related programs)Meet all applicable requirements of our Quality and Environmental systemsShare your continuous improvement ideas on safety, productivity, quality, and housekeeping with your Supervisor or via the HR boxPitch in with other duties as defined by your SupervisorWhat you will learn and useCNC lathes and mills, with exposure to broachingFanuc controls and common production workflowsTool changes (inserts) and maintaining proper radiiOffset creation and adjustment to keep parts in specHigh-volume production methods and paceQuality troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues at the machineProficiency with a range of gaging toolsWhat you bringExperience or the ability to be trained on CNC lathes, mills, and broachesHigh school (or beyond) machine shop trainingComfort making offset adjustmentsKnowledge of insert types/radii and proper change proceduresSkill in reading gages: plug, snap, flush pin, go/no-go, calipers, etc.