CNC Production Machining Apprentice (Fanuc Lathe/Mill)

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START); Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START) in Michigan is seeking a skilled CNC operator to join its manufacturing support team. You will review cell work instructions, prepare machines and gages, and verify parts using gages to ensure tight tolerances are met.

You will document processes, maintain a clean, safe environment, and contribute improvement ideas for efficiency, quality, and housekeeping while meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience or training on CNC lathes, mills, and broaches.
• Machine shop training in high school or beyond.
• Ability to perform offset adjustments confidently.
• Knowledge of insert types and radii, including proper changeover procedures.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting gauges such as plug, snap, go/no-go, calipers, and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety/environmental and inspection instructions as provided in cell work instructions and by the CNC Trainer or Supervisor.
• Prepare machines and gauges for operation prior to running parts.
• Operate CNC equipment and verify parts meet specifications using measurement tools.
• Produce quality work that meets company and customer standards while meeting production goals.
• Perform offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Adhere to the tag procedure and change cutting inserts and radii as required.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork and records.
• Maintain housekeeping, safety & environmental requirements.

Skills

CNC lathe/mill

Broach setups

Offset adjustments

Gage inspection

Measurements reading

Education

Machine shop training (high school or higher)

Tools

Fanuc controls

Plug gauges

Calipers

Go/no-go gauges

Inserts radii knowledge

Job description

A day in the lifeYou begin your shift by reviewing the cell work instructions and any notes from the CNC Trainer or Supervisor. You prep the machine and gages, set tools, and confirm your plan for the run. As parts come off the machine, you verify dimensions using the right gages, fine-tune offsets, and keep production flowing while meeting strict quality standards. Throughout the day, you document your work, maintain a clean, safe environment, and share improvement ideas that make the next run even better.What you will doFollow job, safety/environmental, and inspection instructions as provided in cell work instructions and by the CNC Trainer or SupervisorPrepare machines and gages for operation prior to running partsOperate CNC equipment and verify parts meet specifications using plug, snap, flush pin, go/no-go gages, calipers, and other measurement toolsProduce quality work that meets company and customer standards while meeting or exceeding production goalsPerform offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracyAdhere to the tag procedureChange cutting inserts and select appropriate insert radii as requiredAccurately complete all required paperwork and recordsMaintain housekeeping, safety & environmental requirements (recycling, labeling, spill response, and related programs)Comply with all applicable requirements of the Quality and Environmental systemsSubmit continuous improvement ideas for safety, productivity, quality, and housekeeping to your Supervisor or the HR boxPerform other duties as defined by your SupervisorWhat you bringExperience or trainability on CNC lathes, mills, and broachesMachine shop training in high school or beyondAbility to perform offset adjustments confidentlyKnowledge of insert types and radii, including proper changeover proceduresProficiency reading and interpreting gages such as plug, snap, flush pin, go/no-go, calipers, and similar toolsTools & tech you will useCNC lathesFanuc controlsTooling changeovers (inserts)Offset making and verificationHigh-volume production techniquesTroubleshooting of quality issuesVarious precision gaging instruments