CNC Programmer/Machinist (relocation assistance)

MASSIE MFG., INC.; Michigan; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Discretionary, performance-based bonus

Job summary

Massie Manufacturing, Inc. in Baraga, Michigan, is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist to join its welding, machining, and fabrication team.

You will program, set up, and run CNC equipment to produce precision components for assemblies and weldments. You will work hands-on at the machine, develop and improve programs, select tooling and machining strategies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure finished parts meet customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC setup and programming experience required.
• Around 5 years of programming experience preferred.
• Experience with VMCs, HMCs, and CNC lathes.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and independence.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and run CNC machines, including VMCs, HMCs, and CNC lathes.
• Use Mastercam to create, modify, and improve CNC programs from prints and CAD models.
• Complete machine setups, including tooling, workholding, offsets, speeds, feeds, and coordinate systems.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine the best machining approach.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, and machining issues as they come up.
• Inspect finished parts with precision measuring tools and make adjustments to maintain quality.
• Work with Engineering and the machining team on new jobs, process improvements, and keeping production moving efficiently.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

CNC operation

Mastercam

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

4th-axis milling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in machining/CNC operations

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Massie Manufacturing, Inc., is looking for an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist to join their welding, machining, and fabrication team in Baraga, Michigan. Take a part from print to production. In this position, you program, set up, and run CNC equipment to produce precision components for assemblies and weldments. You’ll work hands‑on at the machine, develop and improve programs, select tooling and machining strategies, troubleshoot issues, and make sure finished parts meet customer specifications. This is not a programming‑only position. Strong hands‑on CNC setup experience is essential.

What We Offer

• $30 – $35 per hour based on skills and experience.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance; life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Reimbursement for safety footwear and prescription safety glasses.
• Full-time position: Monday-Thursday 6am – 3:30pm, Friday 6am – 10am.
• Relocation assistance available, if needed.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Program, set up, and run CNC machines, including VMCs, HMCs, and CNC lathes.
• Use Mastercam to create, modify, and improve CNC programs from prints and CAD models.
• Complete machine setups, including tooling, workholding, offsets, speeds, feeds, and coordinate systems.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine the best machining approach.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, and machining issues as they come up.
• Inspect finished parts with precision measuring tools and make adjustments to maintain quality.
• Work with Engineering and the machining team on new jobs, process improvements, and keeping production moving efficiently.

What We Are Looking For

• Hands‑on experience setting up, programming, and running CNC machines.
• Experience using Mastercam to create or modify CNC programs. Around 5 years of programming experience is preferred.
• Experience with CNC machining centers such as VMCs, HMCs, and CNC lathes.
• A solid understanding of tooling, workholding, offsets, speeds, feeds, and machining processes.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings, tolerances, and machining requirements.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and making adjustments to keep parts within specification.
• Good troubleshooting skills when a setup, program, tool, or part is not running as expected.
• Experience with fixture or workholding design, 4th-axis milling, CNC lathe programming, or SolidWorks is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical training in machining, CNC operations, manufacturing technology, or a related area is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, good judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while staying connected with the team.

Massie Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.