CNC Machinist – Prototyping & Precision Parts

PennEngineering®; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Parental Leave

401k Match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Performance bonuses

Volunteer program

Referral bonus

Employee-centric culture

Job summary

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated CNC Machinist to join the Haeger Team in Michigan. You will operate and program CNC milling and lathe equipment, producing components for hydraulic press equipment with precision and care.

Join a collaborative environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The role requires reading engineering drawings, writing CNC programs, and maintaining 5S standards in a busy shop.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years in production machining, with prototype experience.
• Experience writing programs for mills and lathes (MasterCAM preferred).
• Ability to read engineering prints and work instructions.
• Strong math, measurement and quality control skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Safety and quality-focused mindset.
• Proficient with Office 365 and basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently or with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains CNC milling and lathe machines, including both vertical and horizontal milling.
• Machine parts and/or assemblies from various materials in prototype and/or small volume production quantities as directed.
• Create tool paths from product data and design engineering inputs. Create process sheet to instruct method of manufacture (including CNC sequence of tools) and drawing for preparatory requirements.
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production.
• Writes programs for CNC machines
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task.
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Identifies opportunities for product improvement and works with engineering team as needed to better serve our end customer.
• Identifies need for and performs machine preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Be able to properly use precision measuring tools, i.e., micrometers, air gauges, dial bore gauges, dial indicators, calipers, etc.
• Complete work instructions as required.
• Ensure department meets 5S targets as directed by Shop Supervisor.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces.
• Adjust and set up machining equipment and tooling for use by machine operator(s).
• Other duties as necessary

Skills

5+ years production machining

Programming CNC mills & lathes

Reading engineering prints

Strong communication skills

Safety & quality focus

Analytical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MasterCAM

Mazak

Haas

Job description

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated CNC Machinist to join the Haeger Team in Michigan. You will operate and program CNC milling and lathe equipment, producing components for hydraulic press equipment with precision and care.

Join a collaborative environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The role requires reading engineering drawings, writing CNC programs, and maintaining 5S standards in a busy shop.