CNC Machinist I

Tecomet; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet is seeking a CNC Machinist I in Lansing, MI to operate CNC equipment and produce machined parts within strict tolerances. You will follow work instructions, maintain documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires basic math skills, attention to detail, and strong teamwork. Apply your tooling and machining knowledge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Production environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines within tolerances per work instructions.
• Change dull tooling and adjust for wear.
• Maintain quality using OOQ standards and inspection reports.
• Perform routine maintenance per PM schedule.
• Record activities on the job tracking system.
• Identify and support continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC operation

Measuring & inspection

Safety awareness

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeship

Tools

CNC Machine

Calipers / CMM

Grinding/Tooling

Job description

The CNC Machinist I Produces machined parts by operating a computer numericalcontrol(CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

• Operate CNC machines within specified tolerances following work instructions and in accordance with machine programs and engineering drawings.
• Change dull tooling, and/or make minor offsets and adjustments as needed for tooling wear.
• Ensure product quality is achieved by working to operator owned quality(OOQ)standards and requirements including using a range of measuring equipmentand interpretinginspection reports.
• Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere toPMschedule.
• Perform hand finishing.
• Always Follow Good Manufacturing and Good Document Practices (GMP/GDP) including completion of job routers/ cards.
• Ensure safe working practices are carried out to minimize risks to the job holder and/or colleagues, including identifying and reporting Safety, Health & Environmental issues.
• Achieve set productivity targets and identify ways of improving productivity.
• Record all activities in a timely manner on the job tracking system.
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards within work area.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)required
• Experience of working in a production environment (E/D)

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• Associate's degree/certificate in Tooling & Machining or Machinist apprenticeshippreferred.
• GCSE/NVQ Math and English is desirable (UK only)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability or demonstrable aptitude to operate and maintain a CNC Machine
• Solid necessary math skills, including measuring and keeping count records
• Effective at planning, prioritizing and organizing tasks and activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescales
• Able to follow work instructions, proven record of quality, and on-time production runs
• Demonstrable commitment to safety at all times
• Attention to detail alongside ability to perform repeatable task over a prolonged period of time
• Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player
• Ability to identify problems and expand as required
• Good communication skills, written and verbal

Other Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Tecomet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, genetic information, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.