Flowforming Specialist (3rd Shift)

Linked Professional Services; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked Professional Services seeks an experienced Flowforming Specialist to support CNC flowforming and machining operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role troubleshoots equipment and processes, maintains dimensional requirements, supports CNC programming and tooling improvements, and drives continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on CNC machining and flowforming experience and will collaborate with

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience modifying CNC programs and tooling.
• Ability to read blueprints and inspection reports.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot flowforming operations and resolve dimensional issues.
• Modify CNC programs to maintain specifications and tooling improvements.
• Read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing drawings.
• Follow safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout.
• Complete work orders and equipment improvement tasks.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Tooling teams as needed.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

CNC programming modifications

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Communication

Continuous improvement

Tools

CMM / gauging equipment

Gaging instruments

Job description

Flowforming Specialist
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift:

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Flowforming Specialist to support CNC flowforming and machining operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment and processes, maintaining dimensional requirements, supporting CNC programming and tooling improvements, and driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Participate in the elimination of waste and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout and electrical safe work practices.
• Follow established maintenance systems and documentation procedures.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks as required.
• Complete work orders, corrective actions, and equipment improvements.
• Troubleshoot flowforming operations and resolve dimensional and process issues.
• Repair and modify CNC programs to maintain required dimensional specifications.
• Apply continuous improvement principles to CNC machining processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing drawings.
• Read and understand inspection reports.
• Understand machine functions and process flow.
• Understand part programming and CNC programming fundamentals.
• Assist with programming new parts.
• Support process elimination and improvement activities.
• Report directly to the Tooling Supervisor.
• Work with Maintenance Managers, Supervisors, Managers, and Team Leads as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CNC programming modifications and tooling improvements.
• Ability to use computers, printers, calculators, and machine control panels.
• Ability to interpret CMM or gaging information and adjust CNC programs and mechanical attributes within flowforming equipment.
• Understanding of CNC machining processes and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand inspection reports.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with production employees.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to perform work requiring standing, sitting, lifting, bending, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to work necessary overtime when required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with CNC machining, flowforming operations, CNC programming, tooling, and manufacturing process improvement. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, improving manufacturing processes, and working directly with production and tooling teams in an automotive environment.

Shift Details

• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM — 15% shift premium

. Linked Professional Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.