CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift (5-Axis, Large Mills)

The Fountain Group; Grass Lake Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a skilled Machinist for a 6-month assignment in Grass Lake Charter Township, MI. The role focuses on operating 3- and 5-axis mills, setting up fixtures, and ensuring parts meet precise GD&T specs. Experience with large automotive tooling and Fanuc/Heidenhain controllers is required.

Shifts include 2nd shift with specific hours; candidates should bring strong G-code, SMIRT programming, and tool-path generation skills. Owning personal tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in a large automotive tooling environment.
• Journeyman CNC machinist certification or 5+ years in the trade.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor 3- and 5-axis mills.
• Calculate and set machining parameters (speed, feed, depth, angle).
• Select fixtures and secure work-holding equipment.
• Verify finished parts meet specs and GD&T.
• Generate tool paths for milling; complete inspection docs.
• Communicate across shifts to ensure production continuity.

Skills

5-axis machining

Large automotive mills

Die components

Defense machining

Fanuc controllers

Heidenhain controllers

G-codes

SMIRT programming

Own tools

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in manufacturing technology or engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking a skilled Machinist for a 6-month assignment in Grass Lake Charter Township, MI. The role focuses on operating 3- and 5-axis mills, setting up fixtures, and ensuring parts meet precise GD&T specs. Experience with large automotive tooling and Fanuc/Heidenhain controllers is required.

Shifts include 2nd shift with specific hours; candidates should bring strong G-code, SMIRT programming, and tool-path generation skills. Owning personal tools is a plus.