Senior Machinist & Team Lead - CNC

The Pivot Group Careers; Traverse (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers, based near Traverse City, Michigan, is seeking a Lead Machinist to guide shop-floor operations and mentor a small machining team. You will plan sequences, set up CNC and manual machines, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances.

Applicants should have five or more years of hands-on machining experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and the ability to lead and train others. Salary ranges from $58,000 to $88,000 per year, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands‑on machining experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience setting up and running CNC mills and lathes.
• Ability to lead a small team and train others.
• Solid math skills and attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan job sequences and coordinate work across the shop floor.
• Maintain tooling inventory and keep machines clean and calibrated.
• Document production counts and quality checks for each shift.
• Set up and operate CNC and manual machines for daily production runs.
• Read blueprints and work from drawings to meet tight tolerances.
• Lead and train machinists on setup, tooling, and safe work practices.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and adjust programs to correct defects.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Team leadership

Mathematical accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers, based near Traverse City, Michigan, is seeking a Lead Machinist to guide shop-floor operations and mentor a small machining team. You will plan sequences, set up CNC and manual machines, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances.

Applicants should have five or more years of hands-on machining experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and the ability to lead and train others. Salary ranges from $58,000 to $88,000 per year, depending on experience.