Cnc Lathe Machinist/Programmer - Experienced

We are seeking a high performing, skilled CNC Lathe Machinist Programmer to work at one of Northern Michigan’s employers of choice - Air Way Automation. We are very proud of our 50+ year history as a leading provider of automated parts feeding and assembly equipment to almost every automotive company and supplier in the world from our facilities in Grayling, MI. We have created a professional environment for our employees, offering an unbelievable benefits package and quarterly bonus opportunities.

This position is responsible for the setup and operation of single and/or multi spindle CNC lathes with milling capabilities. The employee will study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished parts, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Employee will primarily be programming and running Mazak and/or Okuma lathes.

This is a full-time hourly position eligible for overtime pay (time and one-half for 41-48 hours, current incentive of double time over 48 hours), required to work a total work week of about 55-60 hours per week. You will work hard at Air Way, but we strongly believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work with benefits, time off and compensation incentives like: Quarterly bonuses, Year-End Profit Sharing, double time over 48 hours, vacation and PTO time on day one, many Company-paid benefits starting on day one and many other employee-friendly initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Must be able to use computers to manage CNC program files
• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Use gages and measuring instruments to inspect parts to ensure they meet the required tolerance on the blueprint to meet requirements
• Properly select and secure stock, parts, tooling and fixtures into machines
• Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
• Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend change or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production
• Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions
• Adjust speed and feed rates of machine for proper cutting of material

Air Way Automation is proud to offer full-time employees the following COMPANY PAID benefits - most start on day one:

• Three Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PPO Medical plans (one plan fully company-funded for family coverage)
• Delta Dental
• BCBSM Vision
• Short-term disability
• Basic life/AD&D disability
• GM supplier vehicle discounts
• Quarterly bonus and Year-End profit-sharing opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional voluntary buy-up benefits include:

• Long-term disability
• Additional life insurance
• 401k participation (available 1st of the month following hire)

Required Work Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of experience with CNC Lathes
• Must have experience programming and operating Mazatrol Smart and T Plus and/or Okuma controls
• Comfortable with quality checks and gauging equipment
• Carries standard CNC Machinist tools for the trade
• Run quality checks for first piece inspection
• Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel experience helpful
• G and M code programming necessary for Okuma
• Experience with macros and variables helpful
• Knowledge of precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as manual lathe, vertical milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, band saw, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment