CNC Operator

Amsted Automotive; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership

Incentive Bonus

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

401k

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Discount Programs

Job summary

Amsted Automotive's TransForm Automotive Shelby Twp division seeks CNC Operators on all three shifts to support production operations on the plant floor.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, troubleshooting tooling, performing first-piece checks, and ensuring quality through SPC-style checks, while upholding lean manufacturing and waste-elimination practices. This on-site role offers shift premiums for afternoons and midnights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or better required.
• 2 years automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience operating CNC machines and setting up tooling.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery in CNC centers and set machine controls.
• Install fixtures and adjust tooling to maintain dimensions.
• Perform first-piece checks and continuous quality checks.
• Complete daily production paperwork (reports, TAKT, scrap reports).
• Identify tool wear and troubleshoot issues with the cell team.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and participate in waste-elimination activities.

Skills

CNC troubleshooting

Teach pendant operation

Computer skills

Quality standards

Education

High School or better

Job description

About The Role

Amsted Automotive's TransForm Automotive Shelby Twp division, is seeking CNC Operators on all three shifts who will be responsible for supporting the production operations of the plant.

About The Role

Amsted Automotive's TransForm Automotive Shelby Twp division, is seeking CNC Operators on all three shifts who will be responsible for supporting the production operations of the plant.

Shifts

Days - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Afternoons - 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm + 15 % shift premium

Midnights: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am + 15% shift premium

What You'll Do

Primary Function Summary

• Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principles
• Active participant in the Elimination of Waste Team meetings
• Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives
• Operate machinery in various CNC machining centers
• Set machine controls according to program and installs fixtures
• Responsible for set-up, repairing tooling and troubleshoot machines in their cell area
• Make preliminary check on first piece, adjusts tools to maintain proper dimensions and part quality overall
• Complete and update all paperwork on a daily basis (production reports, PPLH, TAKT, scrap reports, etc.)
• Manually position and remove tools as prescribed
• Perform quality checks on production as specified by Quality control
• Reporting any quality defects to Team Leader or Supervision

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Working CNC knowledge to include troubleshooting, and adjusting robot positions using teach pendant
• Computer Skills
• Workplace Machinery (SAP hand held scanners, calculators, printers, and calipers)
• Working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria

What’s In It For You

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Vison, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs

Experience Preferred

• 2 year(s): Automotive Manufacturing Setting

Education Required

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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