Entry-Level CNC Machinist: Learn & Build

IMI; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401K plan

Maternity leave (14 weeks)

Paternity leave (4 weeks)

Employee Resource Groups

PTO

Telemedicine & teletherapy

Mental health programs

Disability insurance

Life insurance 2x salary

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

IMI is hiring for an entry‑level CNC operator who will read basic blueprints and follow written instructions to operate CNC machines. You’ll perform boring and milling, use gauges, and ensure parts meet specifications while maintaining production flow and safety standards.

We offer strong benefits, flexible policies, and a collaborative environment where you can grow skills, with opportunities to work across multiple manufacturing processes and environments.

Qualifications

• First (entry) level CNC operator following written instructions and reading basic blueprint specs.
• Operates CNC machines performing standard/repetitive sequences with provided programs.
• Basic knowledge of boring and milling operations.
• Performs checks with gauges/fixtures to ensure spec conformance.
• Uses hand tools in production and finishing of machined parts.
• Maintains production levels and quality with in-process inspection.
• Performs basic pre-staged machine set-ups under supervision.
• Recognizes tooling wear problems and reports them.
• Follows procedures and records in the plant management system.
• Keeps work area clean, safe and compliant; follows PPE rules.
• Demonstrates teamwork as part of the IMI Way.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Possess and apply basic knowledge of operations including boring and milling.
• Performs checks using variety of gauges and fixtures to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Use common hand tools in the production and finishing of machined parts.
• Maintains required levels of production.
• Ensure quality parts while minimizing scrap and rework through proper in‑process inspection.
• Perform basic pre‑staged machine set‑ups under direct supervision.
• Recognize tooling wear problems.
• Follows proper operating procedures and maintains proper records in accordance with plant management system.
• Keeps work area clean and organized to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Follows all safety guidelines including utilization of proper PPE.
• Demonstrates positive relations and teamwork as established in the IMI Way.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written instructions

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Measurements

Computer basics

Teamwork

Job description

IMI is hiring for an entry‑level CNC operator who will read basic blueprints and follow written instructions to operate CNC machines. You’ll perform boring and milling, use gauges, and ensure parts meet specifications while maintaining production flow and safety standards.

We offer strong benefits, flexible policies, and a collaborative environment where you can grow skills, with opportunities to work across multiple manufacturing processes and environments.