CNC Machinist

Steeltool; Trenton (MI); On-site; USD 20,741 - 29,540; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical

Dental and vision for you and your dependents

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid life insurance

Holiday pay

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Trenton, Michigan is seeking a skilled full-time CNC Machinist to join their team. You'll be responsible for setting up, programming, and operating CNC machines with precision. The role offers competitive pay starting at $18.25 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Candidates should have strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to meet tight tolerances while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting skills are a must.
• Experience making your own tools like chuck jaws.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 lbs and meet tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC machines with precision.
• Inspect finished parts using micrometers and calipers.
• Troubleshoot machining process issues and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting skills

Ability to identify non-conforming parts

Ability to make your own tools

Ability to form cooperative relations

Ability to consistently work to tight tolerances

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to meet productivity requirements

Ability to communicate with operators

Setting up and running horizontal and/or VTL lathes

Job description

Do you want to join a team where quality and craftsmanship are celebrated? Come grow with us in Michigan as a full-time CNC Machinist!

Here at Steel Tool & Engineering, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a community of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. We offer a 6:00 am – 4:30 pm schedule, combined with competitive pay, and you have the foundation of a career worth building.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.25+ based on experience

But that’s not all we offer! You can also enjoy these excellent benefits and perks:

• 100% paid medical - if you already have coverage and want to opt out of our plan, you could receive a waiver of $300/month
• Dental and vision for you and your dependents
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid life insurance
• Holiday pay

A LITTLE ABOUT US

At Steel Tool & Engineering, we don’t just build precision aerospace components—we build careers. Specializing in brazed honeycomb assemblies for turbine engines in both commercial and military markets, we’re proud to be a one-stop shop where innovation meets craftsmanship. What makes us different? Our commitment to system-driven, data-backed processes that ensure top-tier quality, productivity, and delivery. We support our customers through every stage of new product development, and we do it with a team that feels more like family. If you're looking for a workplace where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly matter, Steel Tool & Engineering is the place to be.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

As a CNC Machinist, you set up, program, and operate CNC machines with expert precision, ensuring components meet technical specifications. Each day, you configure machines, load materials, and oversee machining processes while modifying programs for optimal performance. You inspect finished parts with micrometers and calipers, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance, all while maintaining safety standards. Along the way, you bring strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to make your own tools, and the know-how to run Horizontal and/or VTL lathes, all while mentoring others and consistently meeting tight tolerances.

Our Criteria:

• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to identify non-conforming parts
• Ability to make your own tools (example: chuck jaws or fixtures), specific to your jobs
• Ability to form cooperative relations with your supervisor
• Ability to consistently work to tight tolerances
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to meet productivity requirements
• Ability to communicate and counsel other operators in the department
• Ability to set up and run horizontal and/or VTL lathes, programming is a plus!

YOUR NEXT STEP

Applying is quick and simple! Our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application makes it easy to get started. If you’re ready to take the next step as our CNC Machinist, apply today and begin building your future with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.