Mazak CNC Lathe Machinist – Prototype/Low-Volume

W3Global; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Simple IRA with company match after 1y

7 paid holidays

Full-time employment

Job summary

W3Global in Michigan seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist for its Saginaw shop. The candidate will set up and operate Mazak CNC lathes on low-volume and prototype work, perform tool changes and offsets, edit programs at the machine, and read engineering blueprints to ensure precision.

This full-time, 1st shift role offers medical, dental and vision insurance, a Simple IRA with company match after one year, and paid holidays, with a collaborative team focused on quality and on-time production.

Qualifications

• 2+ years CNC lathe machining experience preferred.
• Experience with Mazak CNC lathes strongly preferred.
• Proven experience setting up and operating CNC machines.
• Ability to make program edits at the machine.
• Experience with machine setups, offsets, and tool changes.
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• Must have and be able to use personal machining tools, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and other standard precision measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently in a low-volume/prototype machining environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes for low-volume and prototype precision machining.
• Set up and run assigned jobs independently.
• Perform machine setups, offsets, tool changes, and adjustments.
• Make program edits directly at the machine as needed.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
• Inspect machined components to ensure they meet required specifications and tolerances.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Work closely with machinists, programmers, and quality personnel to ensure production requirements are met.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Independence

Low-volume/prototype machining

Tools

Mazak CNC lathe

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Job description

W3Global in Michigan seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist for its Saginaw shop. The candidate will set up and operate Mazak CNC lathes on low-volume and prototype work, perform tool changes and offsets, edit programs at the machine, and read engineering blueprints to ensure precision.

This full-time, 1st shift role offers medical, dental and vision insurance, a Simple IRA with company match after one year, and paid holidays, with a collaborative team focused on quality and on-time production.