Machinist

GELOCK; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

9 holidays

Overtime pay

Safety-focused environment

Career growth

Job summary

HEL is seeking a skilled Machinist in Grand Rapids, MI to safely set up, program, and operate CNC lathes and related equipment. You will read blueprints, select tooling, and document results to meet precise specifications for customer equipment repairs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years CNC lathe experience, strong measurement skills, and the ability to train others in CNC programming. Join a safety‑focused, hands‑on team with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or trade school coursework and/or apprenticeship preferred.
• At least 5 years CNC Lathe Machining experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of components within assemblies.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and basic electrical tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain manual and CNC machine tools, including mills, lathes, boring mills, grinders, and related equipment to produce high-quality components.
• Use 5+ years of CNC lathe experience to program CNC equipment using Visi software to create toolpaths and G-code for bridge and boring mills.
• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints and design sketches; indicate and secure parts; perform machining operations that ensure features are accurately located.
• Train team members in CNC programming principles as needed.
• Assist Shop Manager with tooling selection, sourcing, and inventory management to ensure the team has the right tools.

Skills

CNC Lathe Machining

CNC programming (Visi)

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Visi software

Machining tools

Job description

Who We Are:

HEL is a sister company of GELOCK located in Grand Rapid, MI, delivering the best in turnkey repairs for large scale industrial machines. With our rigging, repair, and full machine shop, we control the repair process from start to finish, serving West Michigan companies and beyond! We are a local, family-owned business that's been in the industry for over 130 years. Our team of millwrights has the capacity to offer emergency industrial machine repairs right away so our customers can get back up and running as quickly as possible. With about 65 employees and into our peak season, we're seeking a Machinist to join our growing team! We're a fun company who provides flexibility, access to cool and challenging projects and support for our team to continue to be recognized leaders in the heavy duty industrial moving and machine repair industry. Our success is made possible through our skilled team, who are guided by our two tenants:

• Safety – Everyone goes home safely.
• Customer Service – We take care of customers.

What You'll Do:

This full-time role safely and accurately measures, sets up, and machines components to precise specifications using manual and CNC equipment, ensuring parts are produced efficiently, meet quality standards, and are properly documented. The Machinist also maintains equipment, assists with tooling selection, and supports team members in achieving shop productivity and safety goals. In this role, you'll:

• Set up, operate, and maintain manual and CNC machine tools, including mills, lathes, boring mills, grinders, and related equipment to produce high-quality components that meet precise specifications to complete customer equipment repairs.
• Use your 5+ years of CNC lathing machinist experience to program CNC equipment using Visi software to create toolpaths and G-code for bridge mills and boring mills, and support CNC programming efforts.
• Apply your knowledge of CNC programming principles to perform a variety of machining operations, including drilling, facing, threading, keyway machining, broaching, surface grinding, and rotary grinding, while inspecting parts using precision measuring tools.
• Operate lathes and turning equipment to machine multiple outside diameters (OD) and inside diameters (ID), ensuring accurate dimensions and quality part creation. You'll be an expert in CNC operation and be able to help train team members in CNC programming principles as needed.
• Have a knack for working with machines and enjoy bringing precision components to life. You'll read and interpret blueprints and design sketches; properly indicate and secure parts; and perform machining operations that ensure critical features are accurately located and maintained.
• Use your machining expertise to assist the Shop Manager with tooling selection, sourcing, and inventory management to ensure the team has the right tools and resources to complete quality work.
• Enjoy working with your hands and have a natural curiosity for how things work. You'll thrive in a role that requires multitasking across multiple repair projects, building strong relationships with internal teams and customers, and helping keep the shop organized and running smoothly.

Our ideal candidate will have/be:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or trade school coursework and/or apprenticeship preferred.
• At least 5 years CNC Lathe Machining experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of how components fit and operate within assemblies.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments and basic electrical tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written instructions, diagrams, and pictures.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to document and track repairs accurately.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn new skills and processes.
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills with both customers and internal teams.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and job conditions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with both customers and internal teams.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and respectful work environment.

What You'll Get:

We offer incredibly competitive benefits including:

• Competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, and vision with a contribution to your health reimbursement arrangement or health savings account
• Employer paid short-term disability, long-term disability & life insurance for employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Paid time off
• 9 company-recognized holidays
• Boot & company store allowance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Access to overtime and overtime pay after working 8 hours
• A flexible and safety-focused work environment
• Opportunity to grow and develop

If you're a hands-on problem solver who enjoys machining and repairing equipment, and customer interaction, this role is for you! Join our fast-paced, growing team and help us complete industrial machine repairs. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.