Location: Paw Paw, MI
Category: Skilled Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Date Added: 05/28/2026
Position Overview
As a CNC Lathe Machinist, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machinery to produce precision metal components according to blueprints, sketches, and specifications. You’ll play an essential role in ensuring all parts meet quality standards from start to finish while keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
As a CNC Lathe Machinist, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machinery to produce precision metal components according to blueprints, sketches, and specifications. You’ll play an essential role in ensuring all parts meet quality standards from start to finish while keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and maintain CNC lathes according to work orders and blueprints.
- Interpret and work from drawings, manuals, sketches, and specifications.
- Perform shop math calculations to ensure precision and accuracy.
- Conduct routine maintenance and adjustments to machinery as needed.
- Inspect and verify the quality of parts throughout the machining process.
- Deburr and finish parts from start to completion.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety guidelines.
- Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures including PPE requirements to perform the job safely
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of CNC lathe machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of machining principles and basic setups.
- Proficient in reading blueprints and using precision measuring tools.
- You must provide your own tools.
- Ability to multi-task and maintain composure under pressure.
- Reliable, punctual, and team oriented.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Employment Type & Compensation
- This is a Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire position
- Pay rate is $18.00 – $25.00 per hour, based on experience
- Application Window: Open until filled
Work Schedule
- 1st Shift | Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Bereavement Leave
- Retirement, 401(k)
- Personal Advancement
Employer Information
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
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