CNC Vertical Operator

Steel Industries Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Forged Solutions Group in Redford, MI is seeking experienced CNC Machinists for 2nd shift to operate heavy vertical mills and machine components over 500 lbs with sections exceeding 24 inches.

The role requires reading aerospace blueprints with GD&T, loading parts using overhead cranes, and maintaining strict AS9100 quality standards while delivering on tight schedules and safety protocols. Overtime and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years CNC machining experience in aerospace/defense or heavy manufacturing.
• Experience reading aerospace drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex aerospace blueprints and GD&T callouts with tight tolerances.
• Operate large-format vertical CNC mills to machine parts over 500 lbs and 24
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• Load, align, and secure parts weighing 500+ lbs onto machine beds using overhead cranes and fixtures.
• Change cutting tools and monitor tool life as needed.
• Adhere to AS9100 quality management system standards and procedures.

Skills

Communication

GD&T reading

Blueprint interpretation

Heavy machining

CNC operation

Overhead crane use

Quality systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CNC vertical mills

Job description

Job Description

Seeking CNC Machinists for our Redford, MI location!

Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Job description:

PRIMARY FUNCTION

This position contributes to the company's success by having a thorough understanding with specialized experience in machining large-scale, heavy metallic components. The operator will be responsible for large-format vertical mills to machine critical parts weighing over 500lbs. and exceeding 24" in section size. The role requires strong attention to detail, precision, and the ability to follow instructions accurately. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews shop orders, interprets complex aerospace blueprints and technical drawings.
• Performs geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) callouts with extremely tight tolerances.
• Monitors and changes cutting tools(inserts) as needed.
• Other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Set up and operates heavy duty CNC vertical machining centers to mill, drill, face and bore massive metallic forgings, castings, and billets.
• Safely load, align, and secure parts weighing 500 + lbs. onto machine beds using overhead cranes, hoists, rigging hardware, and custom heavy fixtures
• Adhere strictly to AS9100 quality management system standards and documentation
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Education and/or Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience operating CNC machines in an aerospace, defense, or heavy industrial manufacturing setting

Physical Requirements

• Standing, bending, sitting, lifting up to 50 lbs., squatting and walking for 8 to 10 hours per day.
• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Safety Requirements

• You must wear the required personal protective equipment when in manufacturing areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in working in a AS9100 quality environment?
• Do you have experience machining metallic components greater than 500lbs?
• Do you have experience machining metallic components larger than 24" in section size?

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location

In person

Forged Solutions Group offers competitive base pay, health, dental, vision, 401(k) and 401(k) match, work-life balance, tuition reimbursement and more

Forged Solutions Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity in the workplace without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status.

We are hiring for 2nd shift. Training will occur on 1st shift until fully trained. 40+ (Overtime is available). Weekly Pay