CNC Lathe Machinist

CNC Lathe Machinist – Multi-Axis / Swiss

Location: Madison Heights, MI

Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Shift: 1st Shift (5:30am – 3:30pm, Monday–Friday)

Pay Range: Up to $32/hour

About the Opportunity

A well-established precision machining company in Madison Heights is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to join their team on 1st shift. This role is ideal for a hands-on machinist who can handle full setups, make program edits, and work across both fixed headstock and Swiss-style CNC lathes.

This is a strong opportunity to join a stable shop with advanced equipment and a consistent schedule, where machinists are trusted to own their work from setup through production and quality.

What You’ll Do

Perform complete setups on CNC lathe machines

Operate machines during production runs, making offsets and minor program edits as needed

Conduct quality inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools

Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T requirements

Read and understand CNC programs and code

Maintain production efficiency while ensuring quality standards are met

Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust accordingly

Equipment You’ll Work With

Fixed Headstock CNC Lathes:

Miyano BND (single turret, twin spindle)

Miyano BNE (twin turret, twin spindle)

Miyano BNA (single turret, twin spindle)

Swiss CNC Machines:

Citizen A32 & L32

Tsugami BO325, 326, 386, 206, 327

What You Bring

Strong CNC lathe experience (setups required)

Ability to make offsets and minor program edits

Experience reading blueprints and GD&T

Familiarity with CNC code

Experience with Swiss machines is highly preferred

Programming experience is a plus, but not required

Strong attention to detail and quality

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• CNC Programming
• G-Code
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Tsugami)