Senior Machinist - Lathes

BTM Company, LLC.; Marysville (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BTM Company, LLC. is seeking a Senior Machinist – Lathes to set up, program, and operate CNC and manual lathes to produce precision components in a tight-tolerance environment. You will read blueprints, select tooling, verify first piece inspection, and mentor less experienced machinists.

The role requires strong problem-solving, independent work, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Day shift, Monday to Friday with potential weekend availability; located in Michigan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; machining trade-school or apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience with CNC lathes and manual lathes in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong blueprint-reading, shop math, and precision measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual lathes to produce precision components.
• Select and install workholding, fixtures, and tooling; verify offsets.
• Read engineering drawings and interpret tolerances and surface requirements.
• Inspect first piece and in-process parts with precision measuring tools; document results.

Skills

CNC lathe

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Team communication

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machining trade-school background

Tools

Lathe tooling

Precision measuring tools

Inspection tools

Job description

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekend Availability Day Shift

Location

The Senior Machinist – Lathes sets up, programs, and operates CNC and manual lathes to machine precision components to the dimensions and tolerances specified on engineering drawings. This role supports production priorities, verifies part quality, troubleshoots machining problems, and shares shop knowledge with less experienced machinists.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual lathes to produce precision components.
• Select and install workholding, chucks, fixtures, cutting tools, and accessories; establish and verify work and tool offsets.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, setup instructions, and specifications, including dimensions, tolerances, and surface requirements.
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining methods for turning, facing, boring, threading, and other lathe operations.
• Inspect first pieces and in-process work with precision measuring instruments; record results and follow required quality procedures.
• Monitor tool condition and machine performance; make authorized adjustments and identify tool wear, dimensional drift, or equipment concerns.
• Troubleshoot setups and machining issues; support directed rework and promptly report production risks or nonconforming product.
• Prioritize urgent work and communicate job status with supervisors, programmers, inspectors, and other machinists.
• Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas; follow safety, housekeeping, and quality system requirements.
• Provide practical guidance and on-the-job support to less experienced machinists as needed.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of machining experience in a manufacturing environment, with substantial CNC lathe experience.
• Ability to program, set up, and operate CNC lathes and operate manual lathes; make routine program adjustments within assigned authority.
• Strong blueprint-reading and shop-math skills, including the ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and inspection practices.
• Working knowledge of lathe tooling, feeds and speeds, workholding, offsets, and common turning processes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with the team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for approximately 90% of the workday.

Education and Preferred Experience

High school diploma or GED required. A machining trade-school background, programming coursework, apprenticeship, or journeyman certification is preferred. Equivalent hands‑on experience will be considered.

BTM is committed to equal opportunity. All employment practices, such as hiring, promotion, and compensation of employees, are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, height, weight, and misdemeanor arrest record, or age or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This includes prohibiting unlawful discrimination against those associated with or perceived to belong to any of the protected classes, whether or not the employee actually falls into such class. The Company’s EOE practices are upheld in every location that it operates and in all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, recruiting, placement, duties, transfer, promotion, compensation, discipline, facilities, termination, layoff, recall, training, leaves of absence, and all other terms and conditions of employment. In respecting and valuing the diversity among our employees, and all those with whom we do business, Managers, Supervisors, and Directors are expected to ensure a working environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and harassment.

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