CNC Machinist - 3rd Shift

Anderson Express, Inc.; Muskegon Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Job summary

Anderson Express is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for the 3rd shift in Muskegon, MI. This hands-on role covers changeovers, tool offsets, loading programs, and part handling to meet tight schedules on customer-engineered programs.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of CNC experience, strong math and GD&T knowledge, and the ability to work well with operators and assembly teams. This full-time shop job offers career growth and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years CNC operator experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work in a shop setting.
• Good math and analytical skills.
• Ability to count accurately.
• Good verbal communication and people skills.
• Ability to understand technical drawings, metrology, and GD&T.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform changeovers to new jobs as needed.
• Touch off tools and change tool offsets to ensure quality parts.
• Inspect and replace damaged tooling.
• Load programs for parts to be run.
• Properly load and unload parts into CNC machines.
• Check parts using metrology equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.).
• Qualify good and bad parts and sort accordingly.
• Understand technical drawings and GD&T.
• Train operators as needed.
• Maintain positive working relationships with CNC Operators and Assembly personnel.
• Help reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Log time correctly in ERP.
• Log counts of good/bad parts accurately.

Skills

CNC Operator experience

Math skills

Reading drawings

GD&T knowledge

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Job description

Anderson Express is hiring a 3rd Shift CNC Machinist!

Anderson Express (AE) – Muskegon, MI

Anderson Express is a women-owned, world-class manufacturer specializing in aluminum casting, CNC machining, and assembly of customer-engineered components. We are a growing Tier 1 supplier serving the automotive, military, and power generation markets.

We are the go-to supplier for Ford Motor Company on complex, fast-moving, highly engineered programs that demand precision, urgency, and problem-solving at a high level.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled, dependable CNC Machinist to join our team on 3rd Shift and help us produce high-quality parts, on-time for complex, customer-engineered programs. This is a hands-on position responsible for changeovers, tool offsets, tooling replacement, machine operation, inspection, and supporting operators. An experienced CNC Machinist helps reduce downtime and build an effective, efficient workforce.

What You Will Own

CNC Machining & Setup

• Perform changeovers to new jobs as needed.
• Touch off tools and change tool offsets to ensure quality parts.
• Inspect and replace damaged tooling.
• Load programs for parts to be run.
• Properly load and unload parts into CNC machines.

Quality & Inspection

• Check parts using various types of metrology equipment, including calipers, micrometers, pin gages, thread gages, ring gages, refractometer, scales, CMM, etc.
• Qualify good and bad parts and sort accordingly.
• Understand technical drawings, metrology, and GD&T.

Teamwork & Production Support

• Train operators as needed.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with CNC Operators and Assembly personnel.
• Help reduce downtime and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the workforce.
• Clock in and out of jobs and log time correctly.
• Accurately count good and bad parts and log information accurately and timely into ERP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

• Changeovers are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Tool offsets and tooling are properly maintained.
• Parts are inspected accurately and good/bad parts are properly identified.
• Machine downtime is minimized.
• Production records and job time are accurate.
• Operators and teammates receive the support and training they need.

Who Thrives Here

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in producing quality parts, understands CNC machining and tooling, pays close attention to detail, and works well with others. You should be comfortable working in a shop environment, standing for long periods, solving problems, and supporting production as priorities change.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of CNC Operator experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work in a shop setting.
• Good math and analytical skills.
• Ability to count accurately.
• Good verbal communication and people skills.
• Ability to understand technical drawings, metrology, and GD&T.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). Therefore, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (“Green Card”).

3rd Shift

This position is for 3rd Shift. 3rd shift hours are currently 10pm – 6am.

Culture at Anderson Express

• Balance – We value a healthy balance between the demands of work and home.
• Honesty & Integrity – Our words and actions matter. We walk the talk.
• Teamwork – We win as a high-performing team. Communicate, communicate, communicate!
• Hustle – A competitive spirit drives our sense of urgency and desire to win.
• Continuous Improvement – Status quo? No. We have a can-do attitude and mindset.
• Transparency – Bad news first. We can solve what we know.
• Open Door – We believe in accessible leadership and solving problems together.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Profit sharing and more!

Ready for the Challenge?

If you are an experienced CNC machinist or operator who enjoys a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes pride in quality, and is motivated by the opportunity to gain experience and make an impact, we want to hear from you. Come help us build a world-class operation at Anderson Express!

Anderson Express is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.