Lead Machinist – Manistee Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Manistee (MI); In loco; USD 59.000 - 89.000; Tempo pieno

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The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Lead Machinist for opportunities in and around Manistee, MI. You will lead setup and operation of CNC and manual machinery, read blueprints, and ensure tight tolerances while maintaining quality.

Candidates should have five+ years of hands-on machining, strong blueprint reading and GD&T, and the ability to train and lead a small shop team. Salary ranges from $59,000 to $89,000 per year, depending on experience.

Competenze

• 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.
• Five or more years of hands-on machining experience.

Mansioni

• 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.
• 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.

Conoscenze

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CNC mills and lathes

Leadership

Math skills

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

CAD/CAM software

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Job Description:

Lead Machinist | Manistee, MI

Salary Range: $59,000 – $89,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a lead machinist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Manistee area seeking experienced Lead Machinists.

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 Manistee in Manistee County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Filer City, Frankfort, Elberta, and Kaleva.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Manistee region seeking Lead Machinists. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Five or more years of hands‑on machining experience.

Bonus Qualifications

• Welding or fabrication experience.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Work Authorization

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

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Support Calibration Waste Machinery Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Components Quality Control Manufacturing Specifications Programming Materials Troubleshooting Preparation Maintenance Engineering Training Leadership

Salary Package:

$ 59,000.00 – 89,000.00 (US Dollar)