CNC & Manual Machinist (Tool Steel) – Night Shift
Description

Job Title: CNC & Manual Machinist (Tool Steel) – Night Shift


$22.00-$32.00/hr + overtime + $2.25/hr shift premium | Earn approximately $58K-$91K annually


Join one of the cleanest, climate-controlled machine shops in Michigan and work with industry-leading equipment including Mazak, DMG Mori, Mitsubishi EDM, Okamoto grinders, and more.


Machinists at Moeller Precision Tool produce high-precision tooling components for the manufacturing industries of automotive, appliance, pharmaceutical, and much more. We provide job-specific training, but candidates should have at least two years of machining experience.


Schedule

  • Night Shift: 5:30 PM – 4:00 AM (Mon–Fri)
  • Typical: 45–50 hours/week
  • Overtime required (up to ~56 hours/week)
  • Up to 14 mandatory Saturdays/year (12 PM – 6 PM)

What You’ll Do

  • Perform full CNC machine setups (tooling, offsets, fixturing)
  • Machine tool steel components to tight tolerances
  • Read and interpret detailed blueprints
  • Set speeds, feeds, and tolerances
  • Inspect finished parts to ensure quality standards

Why Join Moeller?

  • Opportunities to advance into lead machinist, programming, setup, supervision, or specialized machining roles.
  • Exposure to CNC milling, turning, grinding, EDM, and manual machining under one roof.
  • On-the-job training provided.
  • Consistent overtime available, paid at 1.5× after 40 hours.
  • Night shift premium of $2.25.
  • Clean, climate-controlled machine shop and modern machines
  • Comprehensive benefits (BCBS medical, dental, vision, FSA).
  • Stable, long-term work in precision tool steel machining
  • Family-owned company with global reach
  • Paid time off plus paid holidays, including an extended year-end shutdown.

Equipment Includes

  • Mazak/DMG Mori/Kitamura/OKK CNC Mills
  • Mazak & Star CNC and Swiss Lathes
  • Okamoto/Mitsui Surface Grinders
  • Mitsubishi Wire EDM
  • Manual Mills and Lathes

What We're Looking For:

  • 2+ years of experience operating CNC or manual machines
  • Blueprint reading skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of quality measurement tools (i.e. caliper, micrometer, indicator, etc.)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and shop math skills.
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Experience machining tool steel and/or working with Mazatrol or Fanuc controls is a plus

Physical Requirements

  • Standing for 8–10 hour shifts
  • Frequent movement (walking, bending, lifting)
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

About Moeller Precision Tool


Since 1953, Moeller has been a global leader in precision tooling for industries including automotive, appliance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. With facilities across North America and Europe, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and developing our people.

Salary Description
$22 - $32/hour DOE