Cnc Setup & Process Optimization Machinist

nan; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Express in Muskegon, MI is seeking a CNC Setup & Process Optimization Machinist to join a tight-knit team servicing automotive and military-grade CNC parts. You’ll dial in tool lengths and offsets, perform fast changeovers, and coach operators to maintain first-pass quality.

Proactive tool inspection and metrology ensure parts meet print specs. Responsibilities include loading programs, verifying in-process measurements, reducing downtime, and documenting time accurately.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years CNC operating experience.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Comfort working in a shop environment.
• Strong math, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set tools, touch off, and adjust offsets to produce parts to spec.
• Inspect and replace worn or damaged tooling proactively.
• Execute fast, accurate changeovers for new jobs.
• Load and verify programs before production runs.
• Load/unload parts correctly and safely.
• Measure with calipers, micrometers, pin/thread/ring gages, refractometer, and scales; qualify conforming vs. nonconforming parts and sort as needed.
• Clock in/out of jobs and record time precisely.
• Stand for extended periods and perform other assigned tasks.
• Partner effectively with operators and assembly teams; help reduce downtime and drive efficiency.

Skills

CNC operation

G-code/M-code

Tool setup

Metrology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Doosan

Brother

DMG Mori Seiki

Hurco

Haas

Mastercam

Job description

CNC Setup & Process Optimization Machinist

A day in this role

You arrive to a clean, organized cell, pull up the latest print, and begin dialing in tool lengths and offsets. A changeover is due—fixtures are swapped, the next program is queued, and you coach an operator through safe loading and unloading. Mid-cycle, you inspect parts with calipers and micrometers, confirm critical features with pin/thread/ring gages, and log job time accurately. When a tool shows wear, you replace it before downtime hits. By shift’s end, you’ve reduced scrap, kept the spindle cutting, and shared tips that make the entire team faster and more accurate.

About Anderson Express

Anderson Express is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive and military sectors. Our tight-knit engineering and production teams tackle complex programs for customers who need fast, creative solutions. We’re the go-to partner for Ford Motor Company and Laser Access, with deep expertise in CNC machining and assembly of custom-engineered components. We’re a small, team-oriented company where growth and opportunity are real—and we welcome people who want to advance with us year after year.

What you’ll own

• Set tools, touch off, and adjust offsets to produce parts to spec.
• Inspect and replace worn or damaged tooling proactively.
• Execute fast, accurate changeovers for new jobs.
• Load and verify programs before production runs.
• Load/unload parts correctly and safely.
• Measure with calipers, micrometers, pin/thread/ring gages, refractometer, and scales; qualify conforming vs. nonconforming parts and sort as needed.
• Clock in/out of jobs and record time precisely.
• Stand for extended periods and perform other assigned tasks.
• Partner effectively with operators and assembly teams; help reduce downtime and drive efficiency.

What you bring

• 2–3 years of CNC operating experience (preferred).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Comfort working in a shop environment.
• Strong math, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Technical proficiency

• GD&T interpretation
• Equipment and process troubleshooting
• Basic CNC programming; G-code and M-code fluency
• CNC machine setup and changeover
• Precision hand metrology
• Advanced inspection and gauge measurement
• Manual machining fundamentals

Machines & Software

• CNC Mills (3–4 axis VMC): Doosan, Brother, DMG Mori Seiki, Hurco, Haas
• CAM: Mastercam

Employment & Pay

• Employment: Fulltime
• Salary: Based on experience

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). Therefore, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident ('Green Card')