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CNC Lathe Operator

Mepco
Kentwood, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026

CNC Lathe Machinists –

  • Machine a variety of brass and stainless-steel products on CNC lathes.
  • There are a variety of machines and operations and our associates move to different machines depending on the work load.
  • Previous experience performing job set-ups and multiple tooling changes.
  • Use of hand, air, and power tools. Experience with and use of micrometers.
  • Maintaining quality standards and performing and documenting quality control audits on parts.
  • Ablility to read and understand written work instructions, bill of materials and assembly prints in English.
  • Achieving and maintaining productivity standards and reworking of product.
  • Completing internal documents (shop orders, scrap tickets, inventory forms.)
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Why have a career at our company?

  • 1. A clean and safe work environment. The facility is air conditioned and spacious. Machinery runs below 85dcb. Music is allowed. Safety glasses are required. Annual allowance of $150 toward work boots.
  • 2. We care about your well-being and offer comprehensive benefits, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Vision care, Delta Dental, 401(k) with match, life insurance, seniority pay and annual bonus.
  • 3. First shift hours of 7:00 to 3:30 Monday to Friday.
  • 4. Ten paid holidays.
  • 5. Paid ESTA time.
  • 5. Safe and easy access to free onsite parking.
  • 6. Monthly catered luncheons and various company outings.

Requirements:

We are looking for individuals with a minimum of 5 years experience operating a CNC Lathe in a fast paced manufacturing environment. ability to lift 10-30 LBS. repeatedly daily and up to 75 LBS. on occasion.

All Associates work the 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday schedule.

Attention to Detail: Must be focused and highly detail oriented.

Skills: Must have previous experience operating 2 or more CNC lathes as run times allow. Several CNC lathes are set up back to back. Candidates Set-up, enter information to program, and trouble/diagnose CNC lathes using Haas and Fanuc controllers (G & M code).

Organized: Maintains a clean and efficient work area.

Attitude: Desire to continue learning new skills and seek more productive approaches. We are continuing to grow and expand and improve our operations.

Team Player: Coachable, quick learner, and able to work effectively within a team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have reliable transportation?

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Are you able to work the scheduled hours Monday-Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm?

  • Where have you operated CNC Lathe equipment previously? What type of machines have you used?

Ability to Commute:

  • Kentwood, MI 49512 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150

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