CNC Machinist Lead - Second Shift, Drive Quality & Growth

Gaishin Manufacturing, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and coaching

Advancement opportunities

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Gaishin Manufacturing, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a CNC Machinist / Lead for a strong second‑shift presence on the shop floor.

This hands‑on role supports production flow, quality, and team performance in a precision environment. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC milling machines, perform tooling changes and offsets, read blueprints and GD&T, and lead the second shift with onboarding and coaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CNC machining experience (milling preferred).
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Experience with tooling, offsets, and high-speed machining.
• Ability to accurately use measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, optical equipment).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a full shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC vertical milling machines.
• Perform tooling changes, offset adjustments, and positional corrections.
• Maintain production pace at or above expected rates.
• Complete part changeovers efficiently.
• Inspect first-run and in-process parts using calipers, micrometers, and optical equipment.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, inspection packets, and GD&T.
• Identify issues and make real-time process adjustments.
• Maintain quality standards and minimize scrap.
• Serve as a second shift lead and point person for machinists.

Skills

CNC milling

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Machining certificate

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Optical equipment

Job description

Gaishin Manufacturing, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a CNC Machinist / Lead for a strong second‑shift presence on the shop floor.

This hands‑on role supports production flow, quality, and team performance in a precision environment. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC milling machines, perform tooling changes and offsets, read blueprints and GD&T, and lead the second shift with onboarding and coaching.