Machinist – Night Shift

Warnke Precision Machining; Oxford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Warnke Precision Machining is seeking a full-time night shift Machinist to set up and operate lathes and/or mills to produce high-precision components. The role prioritizes an experienced CNC lathe machinist, with strong CNC mill experience encouraged.

You’ll set up equipment, modify programs, troubleshoot issues, and inspect parts to specification. As a subsidiary of Palladyne AI, the company operates AS9100D-registered, serving aerospace and defense prime contractors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC lathe or CNC mill machining experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and similar precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust CNC lathes or multi-axis CNC mills using engineering drawings, work instructions, and machine programs.
• Edit programs and adjust feeds, speeds, and tooling as needed.
• Inspect first-piece and finished parts using precision measurement tools.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and quality issues.
• Complete quality documentation and basic machine maintenance.
• Support other machines and operators as production needs require.

Skills

CNC lathe

CNC mill

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Fusion

Fanuc controllers

Fadal controllers

Okuma controllers

Makino controllers

Job description

Description

Location: Oxford, MI (On-Site)

Shift: 4:00 PM–2:30 AM, Full-Time Hours

Pay: $20–$35/hour (based on experience)

Warnke Precision Machining is seeking a full-time night shift Machinist to set up and operate lathes and/or mills to produce high-precision components. We’re prioritizing an experienced CNC lathe machinist, but strong CNC mill machinists are also encouraged to apply. You’ll set up equipment, make program and machining adjustments, troubleshoot issues, and inspect parts to specification.

Warnke Precision Machining is a subsidiary of Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PDYN), a U.S.-based defense and industrial technology company that delivers embodied AI-powered collaborative autonomy solutions, advanced avionics, precision-manufactured components, UAVs, and advanced aerospace design services.

At Warnke Precision Machining, quality and craftsmanship are central to everything we do. As an AS9100D-registered high-precision machine shop, we manufacture and assemble complex components for aerospace and defense prime contractors supporting federal government and military programs. Our in-house capabilities range from advanced 5-axis machining to traditional manual equipment, allowing our experienced team to consistently produce reliable, high-quality components.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, operate, and adjust CNC lathes or multi-axis CNC mills using engineering drawings, work instructions, and machine programs.
• Edit programs and adjust feeds, speeds, and tooling as needed.
• Inspect first-piece and finished parts using precision measurement tools.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and quality issues.
• Complete quality documentation and basic machine maintenance.
• Support other machines and operators as production needs require.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

You work carefully, solve machining problems methodically, and adapt to changing production needs.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC lathe or CNC mill machining experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and similar precision measurement tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNC lathe setup and operation experience.
• Experience with Mastercam, SolidWorks, or Fusion.
• Experience with Fanuc, Fadal, Okuma, or Makino controllers.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Work Authorization & Clearance

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company does may not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Depending on the nature of the work, the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance may be required. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information relevant to clearance eligibility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

The Fine Print

No third-party candidates will be accepted. Palladyne AI and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.