About this opportunity
Confidential Employer – Precision Machining (Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing) lists this Tool Room Machinist – Manual & Cnc Setup opportunity in city of auburn hills, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At a glance
Company: Confidential
Location: Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Pay:
$29–$43/hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off), typically 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Experience: 10+ years
Machines: Bridgeport mills, precision lathes, surface grinders, EDM
Why this job is worth considering
This shop needs an experienced tool room machinist who can take a part, work out the setup, and run it independently — there are no process sheets to lean on here. You'd be the technical backstop on the floor for complex, non-routine work: prototypes, small-batch orders, reworks, and repairs across materials from aluminum to Inconel and Hastelloy. The equipment is well-maintained and serviced annually, and CNC capability is being added to the shop, so there's room to grow into programming and offsets as that expansion lands.
What you'll be doing
Set up and operate manual machines — Bridgeport mills, precision lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, saws, EDM, and other tool room equipment
Support CNC machining through setup, prove-outs, offsets, and minor program edits as needed
Serve as the shop's go-to technical resource for complex or non-routine machining challenges
Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions
Machine parts to tight tolerances and quality standards
Perform in-process inspection with calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges
Troubleshoot tooling, fixturing, and process issues
Mentor junior machinists on safe, effective machining practices
Support continuous improvement and 6S efforts
Machines, controls and software
Manual equipment: Bridgeport mills (including rotary-table/5-axis-calculation work), precision lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, saws, and EDM. CNC exposure supports the role — setup, prove-outs, offsets, minor program edits — rather than being the primary daily work.
What we're looking forRequired
High school diploma or equivalent
10+ years of hands-on machining experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency with manual machining equipment (Bridgeport mills, lathes, grinders)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
Experience with precision measurement tools and inspection layouts
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Experience evaluating and selecting milling and lathe tooling
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing
Working knowledge of CNC machining (setup, offsets, basic troubleshooting)
Experience with fixture design or process improvement
Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO quality systems
Experience cutting super alloys
Pay, benefits and schedule
$29–$43/hour. 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off;
typical hours 7:00 AM–5:00 PM. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage;
life/AD&D and short/long-term disability insurance;
a 401(k) savings plan;
an employee stock purchase plan;
paid time off and holidays;
and education reimbursement.
About this employer and apply
This employer is a precision manufacturer supporting defense and aerospace programs, working prototype and small-batch parts in materials ranging from aluminum to high-temperature alloys like Inconel and Hastelloy. The shop is clean, well-maintained, and expanding its CNC capability. This organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
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Worksite address
city of auburn hills, MI, 48326, US
Who can apply
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