Lead Machinist – Traverse City Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Traverse (MI); Sur place; USD 58 000 - 88 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Pivot Group Careers, based near Traverse City, Michigan, is seeking a Lead Machinist to guide shop-floor operations and mentor a small machining team. You will plan sequences, set up CNC and manual machines, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances.

Applicants should have five or more years of hands-on machining experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and the ability to lead and train others. Salary ranges from $58,000 to $88,000 per year, depending on experience.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and adjust programs to correct defects.

Connaissances

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Team leadership

Mathematical accuracy

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

CAD/CAM software

Description du poste

Job Description:

Lead Machinist | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $58,000 – $88,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned 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 community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Traverse City area seeking Lead Machinists to lead and enhance their operations.

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 Traverse City in Grand Traverse County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Elk Rapids, Kalkaska, Suttons Bay, and Empire.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Traverse City 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

• 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.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and adjust programs to correct defects.

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

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices.
• 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.

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.

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 Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Process Optimization Operations Machinery Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Components Continuous Improvement Optimization Manufacturing Specifications Programming Preparation Software Maintenance Engineering Training

Salary Package:

$ 58,000.00 – 88,000.00 (US Dollar)