CNC Lathe Operator

Job Title: CNC Lathe Operator

Location: Thumb Tool & Engineering / 354 Liberty Street, Bad Axe, Michigan

***$500 Sign-On Bonus

$500 Referral Bonus Available*** Looking to start or advance your career in manufacturing? Do you want to do work that engages your mind? Something you can really take pride in? Join a nationally recognized team that enables you to learn and grow in a clean, safe, and supportive environment. Join Thumb Tool & Engineering (TTE), North America’s second largest supplier of aluminum extrusion tooling. We built our reputation on technical expertise, continuous improvement, trust, and loyalty – with both customers and members of our team. And we’re looking for like-minded people to grow with us.

Our operators and machinists work with all kinds of equipment used in the tool-making process; CNC lathes and mills, grinders, wire and sinker EDM machines, heat treat furnaces, etc. They’re the backbone of our organization. To be successful, you must demonstrate a willingness to learn, exceptional work ethic, and mechanical aptitude. If it’s a fit, we’ll work together to find something you enjoy and excel at, whether it’s specializing in one machine or learning them all. You won’t get bored here! It’s an important job at a place where you can build a real career.

What this work looks like:

• Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches
• Set-up and operate machines
• Monitor the production process
• Perform and document specified inspection criteria
• Move parts and paperwork to the next stage of production
• Maintain work areas and equipment

What you need to win:

• Mechanical aptitude with a strong desire to learn and grow
• Critical thinking and a drive for problem-solving
• A positive and a proactive mindset
• Ability to read and interpret documents including blueprints and sketches
• A strong work ethic with availability to work weekends and overtime as needed

The good stuff (Benefits):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) and Employer Match

When you join our team, you join our family. We’re big enough to be a preferred supplier to the leading manufacturers, but small enough to know you by name and recognize your achievements. We invest in our team with training and development and provide opportunities for growth and advancement.

Let’s talk! I’m sure you have some questions, perhaps you want to see the facility for yourself. Either way, a great way to start the conversation is to apply.