CNC Production & Utility Technician - Growth & Overtime

Shively Bros., Inc.; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after 30 days

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Overtime pay

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Shively Bros., Inc. is seeking a dependable Production / Utility Technician to support machining and production operations. This hands-on role blends CNC operation with utility tasks to keep production flowing smoothly and safely.

You will set up and operate CNC equipment, prep raw materials, inspect parts, and assist with shipping, receiving, and facility maintenance. This role offers growth within a manufacturing environment and a clear path to full-time hire.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing or CNC machining experience preferred.
• Experience with CNC setup and operation preferred.
• Knowledge of manual machining is a plus.
• Experience with Okuma controls is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments.
• Basic shop math skills, including decimals and geometry.
• Forklift experience preferred or willing to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine setups and operate CNC lathes and machining centers.
• Make machine adjustments to maintain part quality and production efficiency.
• Inspect first-piece and in-process parts using micrometers and calipers.
• Monitor tool wear, change tooling, and adjust offsets as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints and follow work instructions.
• Complete production logs and quality documentation accurately.
• Operate Hem Saw to cut and stage raw material.
• Forklift to load/unload and move materials throughout the facility.
• Set up and operate drill and tap machines.
• Monitor coolant and waste levels; replace as needed.
• Operate clip machine and perform quality checks on finished parts.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, laser etching, deburring, and assembly.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Forklift operation

Shop math

Manual machining

Okuma controls

Tools

Bridgeport mills

Manual lathes

Job description

Shively Bros., Inc. is seeking a dependable Production / Utility Technician to support machining and production operations. This hands-on role blends CNC operation with utility tasks to keep production flowing smoothly and safely.

You will set up and operate CNC equipment, prep raw materials, inspect parts, and assist with shipping, receiving, and facility maintenance. This role offers growth within a manufacturing environment and a clear path to full-time hire.