Senior CNC Machinist III: Multi-Axis Precision & Mentoring

Delta Staffing; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Staffing in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist III to independently set up, operate, and optimize CNC lathes and multi-axis machining centers. This role produces high-precision components while meeting blueprint and production requirements.

You will troubleshoot issues, collaborate with CNC programmers to refine Mastercam programs, and help integrate new equipment. Mentoring junior machinists and continuous improvement are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of CNC machining experience.
• 3+ years working with multi-axis machining centers and/or CNC lathes.
• Experience performing complex setups independently.
• Working knowledge of Mastercam, including making program adjustments.
• Experience with FANUC controls.
• Advanced blueprint reading and precision-measurement skills.
• Experience machining materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and plastics preferred.
• Familiarity with metric manufacturing processes and documentation preferred.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate CNC lathes and/or multi-axis machining centers, including FANUC ROBODRILL equipment.
• Read and interpret complex prints, tolerances, and metric specifications.
• Make offsets, program adjustments, and simple machine-code edits as needed.
• Troubleshoot tooling, toolpaths, surface-finish issues, scrap, and process variation.
• Work with CNC programmers to refine and validate Mastercam programs.
• Perform precision inspections using standard measuring equipment and CMMs when applicable.
• Support first-article and first-piece inspections.
• Design or modify basic tooling, fixtures, and workholding.
• Improve cycle time, process capability, repeatability, and scrap rates.
• Create setup sheets, work instructions, and inspection documentation.
• Train and mentor less-experienced machinists.
• Maintain shop safety and 5S standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

Tools

Mastercam

FANUC controls

Job description

Delta Staffing in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist III to independently set up, operate, and optimize CNC lathes and multi-axis machining centers. This role produces high-precision components while meeting blueprint and production requirements.

You will troubleshoot issues, collaborate with CNC programmers to refine Mastercam programs, and help integrate new equipment. Mentoring junior machinists and continuous improvement are key aspects of the position.