Precision Machining CNC Specialist — Mills & Lathes

Stewart Precision Machining; Hermansville (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart Precision Machining in Hermansville, MI is seeking a Precision Machining CNC Specialist for 2nd or 3rd shift. You will translate engineering prints into CNC runs, set up machines, verify offsets, and monitor cycles to ensure repeatable quality.

Maintain tooling, inspect parts, and support safety and throughput across the team. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CNC operating experience, blueprint literacy, and strong troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; machining certification or technical training preferred.
• Demonstrated CNC operating experience in manufacturing.
• Blueprint literacy and ability to interpret complex drawings.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and gauges may be required.
• Strong emphasis on safety and quality with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering prints into efficient, accurate CNC runs.
• Configure machines, select tooling, and verify offsets for first-article success.
• Monitor machining cycles and adjust parameters for peak performance.
• Perform routine maintenance and resolve minor equipment issues to reduce downtime.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Collaborate across the team to enhance safety, quality, and throughput.
• Maintain a clean, compliant, and organized work area.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Machining certification or technical training

Blueprint literacy

CNC operating experience

Problem solving and troubleshooting

Good communication

Tools

VMCs

CNC lathes

Horizontal machining centers

Industrial robot

Job description

Are You the CNC Expert Who Turns Blueprints Into Perfection?We’re growing in Hermansville, MI and seeking a Precision Machining CNC Specialist to power our 2nd or 3rd shift operations. If you love dialing in setups, interpreting complex drawings, and delivering repeatable quality, let’s talk.Your ImpactTranslate engineering prints into efficient, accurate CNC runs.Configure machines, select tooling, and verify offsets for first-article success.Continuously monitor machining cycles and adjust parameters for peak performance.Conduct routine maintenance and resolve minor equipment issues to reduce downtime.Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring tools.Collaborate across the team to enhance safety, quality, and throughput.Maintain a clean, compliant, and organized work area.What It TakesHigh school diploma or equivalent; machining certification or technical training preferred.Demonstrated CNC operating experience in manufacturing.Working knowledge of CNC machinery, tooling strategies, and programming fundamentals.Blueprint and schematic literacy.Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.Detail orientation and sound troubleshooting ability.Comfort working independently and with a team under time constraints.Strong communication skills and an unwavering safety focus.Proficiency SnapshotCNC toolingTroubleshootingCNC setup and changeoverPrecision measurement and hand metrologyTools & TechnologiesVMCs (3–4 axis and 5+ axis)CNC lathes (2–4 axis and 5+ axis)Horizontal machining centers (3–4 axis and 5+ axis)Measurement gauges, calipers, micrometersIndustrial robot (as required)Where and WhenHermansville, MI — Roles available on 2nd or 3rd shift.