What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machinist position at Precision Tool Company, Inc?
Company Description: Precision Tool Company, Inc. is a custom cutting tool manufacturer based in Muskegon, Michigan, being around for almost 85 years. The company serves many industries, primarily producing cutting tools for the Aerospace industry. PTC has a large customer base who relies upon high-quality, accurate cutting tools for their processes. Team members benefit from working in a stable, established organization that values focus, self-discipline, and continuous improvement.
Role Description: This is a full-time, on-site, first shift CNC Machinist role located in Muskegon, MI. The machinist will set up, operate, and monitor CNC Cutter Grinder machines (ANCA, Walter 5-Axis Grinders) to produce custom cutting tools according to specifications and engineering drawings.
Daily tasks include selecting appropriate grinding wheels/tooling, setting up workholding/fixtures, loading materials, verifying and running programs, performing machine adjustments, and ensuring efficient and safe machine operation. The role involves inspecting finished tools and maintaining quality standards through routine processes. The CNC Machinist will also perform basic machine maintenance, troubleshoot issues, collaborate with team members and supervisors, and contribute to process improvements and production efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity in Machine Operation and working with various types of Machinery in a production environment (CNC Cutter Grinding experience is a plus).
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Math.
- Strong Quality Control skills, including using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and reading blueprints.
- General knowledge of shop safety practices and ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Previous experience as a CNC Machinist or in a similar manufacturing role; apprenticeship or vocational training in machining is beneficial.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Additional Information: Pay increases with improvement. We value employees who take initiative to improve themselves and their skills. When an employee’s willingness to learn, grow, and take ownership of their role leads to meaningful improvements in productivity, quality, or efficiency, we believe that contribution should be recognized and rewarded. We believe that when employees invest in becoming better at what they do, the company becomes better as a whole. In turn, we are committed to fairly compensating employees whose initiative and performance create measurable value for the company.