CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

American Hydro; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hydro is seeking a skilled CNC Operator to join their team in Lansing, Michigan. The successful candidate will set up and operate CNC lathes and mills to produce high-precision parts, ensuring quality standards are met. With competitive benefits and a commitment to a safe working environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Health coverage for you and your family

401(k) plan with company match

Disability and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare

Paid time off increasing with tenure

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in operating CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Ability to machine parts to specific tolerances.
• Strong math aptitude and understanding of geometric tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate CNC Lathe or Mill to produce precision parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Perform quality checks using in-process inspection tools.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Machining precision parts

Operating overhead cranes

Using precision measuring instruments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC Lathe

CNC Mill

Job description

Company Description

Enprotech is the largest supplier of repair, rebuilding, and field services for the metal forming and steel industry in North America and part of the ITOCHU family of companies.

At Enprotech, we are committed to providing team members with a safe and inclusive place to work. We value each individual for who they are, what they bring to the table, and respect each other’s ideas and contributions. Our core values drive our culture and commitment to our team members. We demonstrate this through every interaction with our team members, as we live out our core values. We are looking for team members that demonstrate these values both at work and in our personal lives.

SAFETY | CAN-DO-ATTITUDE | URGENCY | PASSION |INTEGRITY |TEAMWORK | COMMUNITY

Is this you?

If you want a position to accelerate your career growth, and one where you can make a real impact on our people, our customers, and the business, this is the role for you!

Job Description

Position Summary & Objective

Set-up and operate CNC Lathe or Mill to produce precision parts and instruments. Plans CNC program to control contour-path machining of parts on automatic machine tools.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and other written instructions.
• Requires knowledge of computers, electronics, computer numerical controls, basics of CNC programming, and computer-aided manufacturing.
• Analyzes drawings, sketches, and design data of parts to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, and machine speeds and feed rates according to knowledge of machine shop processes, part specifications, and machine capabilities.
• Set-up and operate CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Set-up parts to be machined with a wide range of size and configuration in the most efficient manner of processing.
• Machine parts to prints per specified tolerances.
• Determines reference points and direction of machine cutting paths.
• Computes angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures, and outlines sequences of operations required to machine parts.
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards using in-process inspection tools and devices.
• Work with engineers to produce quality parts to engineered specifications.
• Writes instruction sheets and cutter lists to guide set-up and operation of machine.
• Writes program of machine instructions to regulate movement of machine along cutting path.
• Compares computer printout with original program sheet to assure accuracy of machine instructions.
• Revises programs to eliminate instruction errors or omissions.
• Observes operation of machine on trial run to prove programmed instructions.
• Fills out quality and inspection paperwork.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience in operating CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Blueprint reading a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess the physical strength and ability to properly handle tooling, and to safely set-up large work pieces.
• Must own tools of the trade, and the ability to use them effectively.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to meet production requirements as specified.
• Apply shop math with the understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensioning.
• Ability to work with engineers and inspectors to produce quality parts to customer’s specifications.
• Strong math aptitude.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, and other gauges).
• Ability to use a feed and speed chart or a calculator.
• Understanding of metal properties and appropriate cutting tools, appropriate feed rates, speeds, and depth of cuts.
• Ability to program and operate CNC controls.
• Ability to machine parts to specific tolerances.
• Ability to verbally communicate with team members, supervisors, and engineers.
• Able to work with coolant, solvents, and grease.

Shift Hours

6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday

Additional Information

The benefits of joining our team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision plans
• a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
• financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
• tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.

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Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.