Machinist III

HI-LEX North America; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HI-LEX North America in Michigan seeks a Machinist III to operate and program CNC machinery, fabricate parts, and work with engineering on new products. The role requires reading complex drawings, welding aluminum and mild steel, and forming metal to specification.

You’ll support fixture setups, perform inspections, and contribute to shop efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CNC 3-axis programming experience,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings.
• Ability to weld aluminum and mild steel.
• CNC three axis programming/background.
• Basic knowledge of measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, fabricates parts, fixtures, and assemblies using metal forming, machining and joining equipment.
• Assists in development of new products/components and works with engineers.
• Fabricates, builds, assembles, verifies and maintains test fixtures.
• Performs dimensional and material inspections as needed.
• Assembles prototype products meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements.
• Improves processes to manufacture components for product build and test fixtures.
• Supports 4S initiatives and promotes a positive team environment.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Welding

Metal forming

CNC programming

Measuring equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year engineering degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

MasterCam

CAD/CAM software

FARO arm

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

The Company

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint. In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of finance, sales, engineering, testing, and program management, and will serve as the Machinist III. Website: HI-LEX.com

Position Summary

The Machinist III position is an advanced working level position for machining and fabricating. The individual should be competent in all facets of machining and measuring. This knowledge should include manual machining, CNC programming/operation as well as some welding and metal forming. The main responsibility of this position is to machine and produce products to print and/or direction independently. Individuals will be tasked to work with engineering and other machinists to develop products and habits conducive to company standards. Individuals will also be tasked to improve the machine shop efficiencies of both operation and individual knowledge.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Develops and Fabricates parts, fixtures, and assemblies using metal forming, machining and joining equipment
• Possess listening/Learning skills
• Good Communication skills for your development and company enhancement
• Assists in Development of new products/components
• Fabricates, Builds, Assembles, Verifies and Maintains set-up of test fixture
• Works with Engineers to develop products, test methods, and fixtures that meet customer and Hi-Lex requirements
• Improves processes to manufacture components for product build and test fixtures
• Performs dimensional inspections and material inspections as needed
• Assembles prototype products which meet customer specifications and delivery requirements
• Promotes an associate relations environment that is consistent with long term management objectives
• Possesses Mechanical Background
• Performs other duties as necessary
• 4S support

Education

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Functional Experience

• Ability to read complex engineering drawings preferred.
• Ability to weld aluminum and mild steel
• Ability to form and bend metal products independently
• Basic knowledge of electricity and measuring equipment
• CNC three axis background programming/application
• Advanced knowledge of the properties of a variety of construction materials.
• Advanced working knowledge of measuring equipment (Calipers, Micrometers, etc..).
• Knowledge of CMM measurement systems preferably FARO arm
• Familiarization with MasterCam or equivalent CAD/CAM software

Industry Experience

• 7 years experience is preferred
• 2-year degree in engineering field or equivalent preferred

Core Competencies

• Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate strong listening and learning skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (PLEX experience preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to promote a positive team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as mainframe, disk drives and printers
• Requires frequent head, neck movement and frequent arm and above the shoulder work.
• Lift, carry or move objects up to 50 lbs
• Factory environment with noise from manufacturing equipment.