CNC Operator

U.P. Machine & Engineering, Co. is hiring a CNC machine operator for our *Second Shift*. Our Second Shift runs Monday through Thursday, 4 PM to 2 AM Central Time with opportunities for overtime available when workload allows. We are a leading precision machine shop located in Powers, Michigan. We’ve been in business for over 55 years and pride ourselves on our strong relationships with both our employees and our customers. We are a small, close-knit family owned company (and we mean it). Everyone here is treated like family, and nobody ever really leaves until retirement. This is a place for people with integrity, self-confidence, and a positive attitude. We have an awesome team of people that genuinely get along and work well together. If you are interested in getting to know some very intelligent, very cool people, this could be a great opportunity to get into our shop. We are interested in attracting and retaining good people that can continue to adapt and learn on the job. We train people to be well rounded CNC machinists, not just operators or "button pushers". Regardless of your experience, if you want to learn and can demonstrate the capacity to retain information and master new skills, we will provide the training and opportunity for you to become an excellent CNC machinist. Some basic job requirements are: * Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures. * Treat yourself and others with respect - be a good teammate. * Demonstrate reliability in attendance and work ethic. * Operate Mazak, Haas, and Muratec CNC machines. * Inspect close tolerance machined parts using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment. * Use set up sheets to load CNC machine programs into machines and install the proper tooling associated with each job. * Communicate effectively and be willing to learn from our experienced machinists. * Operate a forklift. * Perform other related duties as assigned. *Requirements:* * High school diploma or equivalent. *Desirable traits:* * CNC machine operator experience. * Ability to read and interpret blueprints. * Experience using inspection equipment. Pay will be commensurate with experience, with room for growth and advancement. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Health insurance * On-the-job training * Paid time off Schedule: * 10 hour shift * Night shift Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person