Lead Machinist – Caledonia Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Caledonia Charter Township (MI); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Lead Machinist to join manufacturers in and around Caledonia, MI. The role involves leading a machining team, setting up CNC mills and lathes, and reading blueprints to meet tight tolerances. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $90,000 depending on experience.

This opportunity emphasizes alignment with Michigan manufacturing partners and offers growth through hands-on leadership and continuous process improvement. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Competenze

• Five or more years of hands-on machining experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience setting up and running CNC mills and lathes.
• Ability to lead a small team and train others.
• Solid math skills and attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Mansioni

• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and adjust programs to correct defects.
• Plan job sequences and coordinate work across the shop floor.
• Maintain tooling inventory and keep machines clean and calibrated.
• Document production counts and quality checks for each shift.
• Set up and operate CNC and manual machines for daily production runs.
• Read blueprints and work from drawings to meet tight tolerances.
• Lead and train machinists on setup, tooling, and safe work practices.

Conoscenze

5+ years machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

CNC milling

CNC turning

Team leadership

Math skills

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Machinist apprenticeship or technical certificate

Strumenti

CAD/CAM software

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Job Description:

Lead Machinist | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling as a lead machinist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Caledonia area seeking experienced Lead Machinists to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Lead Machinist opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Caledonia in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Ionia, Middleville, Hastings, and Lake Odessa.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Caledonia area seeking Lead Machinists who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and adjust programs to correct defects.
• Plan job sequences and coordinate work across the shop floor.
• Maintain tooling inventory and keep machines clean and calibrated.
• Document production counts and quality checks for each shift.
• Set up and operate CNC and manual machines for daily production runs.
• Read blueprints and work from drawings to meet tight tolerances.
• Lead and train machinists on setup, tooling, and safe work practices.

Recommended Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on machining experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience setting up and running CNC mills and lathes.
• Ability to lead a small team and train others.
• Solid math skills and attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Bonus Qualifications

• Prior lead or supervisory role in a machine shop.
• Formal machinist apprenticeship or technical certificate.
• Experience with CAD or CAM software.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices.
• Welding or fabrication experience.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Senior Machinist, Machine Shop Supervisor, Tool and Die Machinist, CNC Programmer, Manual Machinist, Production Machinist, Machining Team Lead, Setup Machinist, CNC Machinist

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Required Skills:

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Salary Package:

$ 60,000.00 – 90,000.00 (US Dollar)