LEVEL 5 -GR

YoYo Camps GmbH; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaishin Manufacturing in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a CNC Machinist / Lead for the second shift. You will operate advanced equipment, act as a strong second‑shift presence on the floor, and support production flow, quality, and team performance.

Responsibilities include setting up and running CNC milling, tooling changes, and real‑time adjustments to maintain throughput. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of CNC experience and strong GD&T proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CNC machining experience (milling preferred).
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Experience with tooling, offsets, and high‑speed machining.
• Ability to accurately use measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, optical equipment).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a full shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC vertical milling machines.
• Perform tooling changes, offset adjustments, and positional corrections.
• Maintain production pace at or above expected rates.
• Complete part changeovers efficiently.
• Inspect first-run and in‑process parts using calipers, micrometers, and optical equipment.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, inspection packets, and GD&T.
• Identify issues and make real‑time process adjustments.
• Maintain quality standards and minimize scrap.

Skills

CNC Machining

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

Measurement Tools

Tooling & Offsets

Teamwork

Initiative

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical Equipment

Job description

Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Shift: Monday–Thursday | 2:30 pm – 12:30 am EST
Pay Type: Hourly (USD) $28-$35 + Shift Differential

About Gaishin Manufacturing

Gaishin Manufacturing is a second-generation family-owned company specializing in precision and automated manufacturing. We operate on four guiding principles:

Great God | Great People | Great Company | Great Parts

We believe that great companies are built around great people. Every team member is expected to live by our core values: Integrity & Humility | Winning Attitude | Team Player | Consider It Done | Takes Initiative

We proudly serve the aerospace, medical, agriculture, and defense industries and are on a path of significant growth.

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

• Culture that matters – Faith-based, people-first, excellence-driven
• Leadership opportunity – Be a go-to technical expert and shift influencer
• Stability with growth – Aerospace, medical, defense, and agriculture markets
• Team-focused environment – We win together
• Investment in you – Training, coaching, and advancement pathways

What You’ll Do

As a CNC Machinist / Lead, you will operate advanced equipment while serving as a strong second‑shift presence on the floor. This is a hands‑on machining role with added responsibility to support production flow, quality, and team performance.

Machining & Technical Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC vertical milling machines
• Perform tooling changes, offset adjustments, and positional corrections
• Maintain production pace at or above expected rates
• Complete part changeovers efficiently
• Inspect first-run and in‑process parts using calipers, micrometers, and optical equipment
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, inspection packets, and GD&T
• Identify issues and make real‑time process adjustments
• Maintain quality standards and minimize scrap

Our Grand Rapids Facility Features:

• (1) Nakamura‑Tome JX200

Leadership & Shift Support Responsibilities

• Serve as a point person for second shift machinists
• Communicate daily production goals set by supervisory leadership
• Assist with onboarding and training of new team members
• Provide daily touchpoints and coaching to support performance
• Help make real‑time operational decisions to keep production moving
• Communicate shift performance, concerns, and wins to the supervisory team
• Model and enforce strong 5S, safety, and preventive maintenance practices
• Identify high performers and skill gaps within the shift

What We’re Looking For

This role is for someone who takes pride in doing things right — and is ready to step up.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CNC machining experience (milling preferred)
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading
• Experience with tooling, offsets, and high‑speed machining
• Ability to accurately use measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, optical equipment)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a full shift

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in aerospace or medical manufacturing
• Informal leadership, mentoring, or training experience
• Technical education or machining certificate