CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

Lowell, MI 49331

Posted: 02/24/2026 Industry: Industrial Job Number: 13982 Pay Rate: $25.27/hour

Job Description


Job Position: CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

Location: Lowell, MI 49331

Pay Rate: $25.27/hour

Shift: 1st shift, 5: 30am to 2pm (Monday through Thursday)

Description:

As part of the talented CNC team, you will operate machinery in our CNC Department. Successful candidates are team oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Essential Functions:

  • Safely work with CNC milling centers, CNC lathes, Manual mills, Tapping equipment and a large variety of metal working tools.

  • Follow setup instructions for products being made and to be able to accurately ensure all fixtures and tooling are installed properly and safely.

  • Accurately complete all paperwork and documentation for part inspection/run records.

  • Be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions and daily assignments to produce products in the safest and most efficient manner possible.

  • Ask questions when instructions are not clear to resolve the issue. This is a team environment, and you must embrace it.

  • Be willing to make suggestions for process improvements and identify observations to make the department or processes more efficient.

  • Testing: Utilizing test equipment and control plans to test assembled products for safety, function and compliance.

  • Safety and Housekeeping: Responsible for the safety and cleanliness of work cells. Contributes to all 5S efforts. This also includes coolant and chips.

  • Communication: Escalates issues in a timely manner. Works with team to diagnose and resolve technical issues and to achieve goals.

  • Quality: Maintain high quality standards;continuously monitor your production quality;visually inspect or measure parts throughout the production run;set up all required gauges and checks;inspect parts throughout the shift and address quality issues with the appropriate personnel.

  • Problem Solving: Report any mechanical or system problems to maintenance and leadership. Work with supervisors and maintenance to assist in problem solving and resolutions, on a daily basis.

  • Relief: Performs work of Operator as schedule allows.

  • Perform any other assigned duties as required throughout the day.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary;however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • 1-3 years of experience in CNC environment

  • Experience with reading prints and measuring parts using various calibrated tools

  • Ability to identify and diagnose common failures

  • Ability to operate fabrication equipment

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

  • Demonstrated problem solving skills to diagnose and resolve equipment issues

  • Communicate effectively both verbally and written

  • Experience with MS Office

  • Behavioral Qualifications:

  • Dedicated to the personal safety of everyone

  • A positive, can-do attitude understanding they are representatives of Navico Group

  • Teamwork and collaboration-oriented

  • Professional poise and presence

  • Personal accountability/ownership mentality

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with many different types of people

Working Conditions:

  • This position will require physical strength, agility, dexterity and standing for extended periods


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