CNC Machinist – Precision Programmer & Mentor

American Rheinmetall; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall’s Lansing facility seeks CNC Machinists to operate and program centers across Level 1–3. You’ll set up tools, verify dimensions, and perform first-run inspections while mentoring junior machinists and ensuring quality in a defense/aerospace context.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and several years of experience with precision measuring tools, GD&T, and reading blueprints. Eligibility includes safety awareness and willingness to obtain required permits.

Qualifications

• Level 1 requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of CNC machining experience.
• Level 2 requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of CNC machining experience.
• Level 3 requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of CNC machining experience; GD&T proficiency and advanced math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines by setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches.
• Edit CNC programs and prove part programs; set up machines with fixtures and cutters.
• Plan machining by reviewing orders, blueprints, and GD&T requirements; program and prove parts.
• Train and mentor Level 1 and 2 machinists; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Basic math

Follow instructions

Overhead crane permit

Measurement/quality

Geometry

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

GD&T

Precision tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

American Rheinmetall’s Lansing facility seeks CNC Machinists to operate and program centers across Level 1–3. You’ll set up tools, verify dimensions, and perform first-run inspections while mentoring junior machinists and ensuring quality in a defense/aerospace context.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and several years of experience with precision measuring tools, GD&T, and reading blueprints. Eligibility includes safety awareness and willingness to obtain required permits.