- Location
- Sterling Heights, MI
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Are you an experienced machinist looking for an opportunity to expand your skills? Do you enjoy working with a variety of machines and taking on new challenges? We're looking for a General Machinist who is eager to learn, adaptable, and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
In this role, you'll serve as a versatile machining professional, supporting multiple manufacturing departments based on business needs. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of machining operations, including CNC machining, manual lathes, grinding, milling, drilling, and other precision manufacturing processes.
Product knowledge can be taught. We're looking for someone who brings a strong machining foundation, a willingness to learn, a great work ethic, and the initiative to continuously improve.
Requirements
What you'll do
As a General Machinist, you will:
- Operate and maintain a variety of machining equipment including:
- CNC machines
- Manual lathes
- Milling machines
- Surface and cylindrical grinders
- Drill presses
- Saws
- Other precision manufacturing equipment
- Support multiple manufacturing departments based on production priorities.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
- Set up machines and equipment to produce precision components to specification.
- Monitor machining operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
- Inspect completed parts using measuring equipment and quality standards.
- Troubleshoot machining and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Assist with additional manufacturing tasks as business needs require.
What you'll accomplish
- Produce precision-machined components that meet demanding quality standards.
- Become a valued resource capable of supporting multiple machining departments.
- Continuously develop your machining knowledge and technical skills.
- Help improve manufacturing efficiency while maintaining exceptional quality.
- Contribute to a team focused on craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
What we're looking for
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Machinist apprenticeship, vocational training, or equivalent hands-on machining experience.
- Experience operating manual and/or CNC machining equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documents.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred experience
Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:
- CNC machining
- Manual lathe operation
- Grinding
- Milling
- Precision machining
- Machine setup
- Quality inspection
- Precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges)
- Manufacturing or industrial production environments
the type of person that succeeds here
We're looking for someone who:
- Enjoys learning new skills and expanding their machining knowledge.
- Takes initiative and looks for ways to improve.
- Adapts well to changing priorities and technology.
- Takes pride in producing quality work.
- Is dependable and motivated to contribute wherever needed.
- Enjoys being a versatile member of the manufacturing team.
Why join our team?
- Opportunity to work with a wide variety of machining equipment.
- Cross-training across multiple manufacturing departments.
- Learn new products and processes from experienced team members.
- Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
- Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.