Machinist

Fernco, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

In-house training

Birthday paid off

Paid holidays

Telehealth program

Career path consulting

Job shadowing

Job summary

Fernco, Inc. seeks a Tool Room Machinist to set up and operate manual and CNC machines for plastic injection mold manufacturing and repairs. You will work from prints, sketches and CAD models to produce components within tight tolerances and collaborate with engineering and production teams.

The role requires strong shop math, knowledge of speeds and feeds, and experience with HAAS/Fadal/Fanuc controls, Mastercam, SolidWorks, and welding. This is a full-time on-site position at Enterprise.

Qualifications

• Formal training on tool room equipment: lathe, mill, grinders, etc.
• Reading and understanding blueprints class – minimum one semester.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Set up and machine components within tolerance from prints, sketches and CAD models.
• Develop a bill of materials and determine fabrication methods.
• Knowledgeable with speeds & feeds of HSS and carbide tooling.
• Use overhead cranes and proper rigging application.
• Proficient with shop math (trigonometry and metric conversions).
• Disassemble, repair and reassemble injection molds using hand tools.
• Diagnose minor hydraulic and electrical issues and perform repairs.
• Work with scheduling, engineering, maintenance and production to meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with Engineering for growth and strategy of the Tool room Department.
• Maintain housekeeping per CCI 6S plan.
• Practice safety per CCI Handbook.
• Eliminate waste and add value to Fernco’s production operation.
• Work with production on mold tryouts and mold modifications.
• Communicate with the molding department to improve tooling productivity and quality.
• Complete other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Manual & CNC lathe

Manual vertical mill

CNC milling

Surface grinder

Boring mill

HAAS / Fadal / Fanuc controls

Mastercam Toolpath

Robotic programming

Solidworks

Injection mold design

MIG welding

TIG welding

Welding various metals

Tool welding

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

HAAS/Fadal/Fanuc controls

Job description

At Fernco, we pride ourselves on being an employee-centric and customer-focused organization. We believe in equity, transparency, honesty, and integrity. We support a culture of respect and equal opportunity. Whenever possible, our goal is to promote from within and encourage development within a role and team. This commitment invests in our people, which in turn develops product knowledge and expertise that fosters trust and long-term relationships with our customers.What we offer:* A strong team culture with monthly employee luncheons* Paid time off: Vacation and Sick Pay* Birthday Paid Off* Paid Holiday* Tuition reimbursement* In-house paid training* Career path consulting* Job shadowing* Company paid telehealth program* Full-coverage health, dental and vision insurance* Company paid life, short- and long-term insurance**Job Title:** Tool Room Machinist**Shift:** Day Shift**Location:** Enterprise**Reports To:** Terry Oistad**Job Summary:**Set up and operate manual and CNC machines for the manufacture and repair of plastic injection machine molds.Maintain industrial machines through applied knowledge of mathematics, metal properties, layout, and strong mechanical aptitude.**What you’ll do:*** Must be able to set up and machine components within tolerance from prints, sketches and CAD models.* Ability to develop a bill of materials and determine fabrication methods.* Knowledgeable with speeds & feeds of HSS and carbide tooling.* Ability to use overhead cranes and proper rigging application.* Proficient with shop math (trigonometry and metric conversions).* Disassemble, repair and reassemble injection molds using hand tools.* Diagnose minor hydraulic and electrical issues and perform repairs as needed.* Works with scheduling, engineering, maintenance and production to meet the needs of the customer.* Works closely with the Engineering department for growth and strategy of the Tool room Department.1. Maintain proper housekeeping in your workstation according to the CCI 6S plan.2. Practice safety in your workstation and all facilities according to the guidelines of the CCI Handbook.3. Eliminate waste and add value to Fernco’s production operation to help control labor materials and manufacturing expenses.4. Work with production on mold tryouts and mold modifications.5. Communicate with the molding department, improving tooling productivity and quality.6. Complete all other duties assigned by the supervisor.**Classification:**This is a full-time, hourly position. It is a non-exempt position, meaning that it is not exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.\\*\\*This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.\\*\\*Updated: June 26, 2026.## Qualifications**What your experience is like:*** Formal training on tool room equipment: (lathe, mill, grinders, etc.) Reading and understanding blueprints class – minimum one semester. High school diploma.* Minimum 7 years, must be able to effectively set up and operate:1. Manual and CNC lathe2. Manual vertical Mill and CNC Mill3. Surface Grinder4. Boring Mill5. HAAS, Fadal and Fanuc controls a plus* Minimum 2 years, must be able to do programing:1. Mastercam Toolpath and programing2. Robotic programing* Minimum 3 years, Cad and Design1. Solidworks2. Injection Mold Design* Welding experience with:1. MIG welding2. TIG welding3. Welding various metals (aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel)4. Tool Welding is a plus