Job Description

Advanced CNC Operator/Lead – Second Shift 

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Shift: Monday–Thursday | 3:30 PM – 1:30 AM

Pay Type: Hourly (USD) $28-$35 + Shift Differential

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

• Culture that matters – Faith-based, people-first, excellence-driven
• Leadership opportunity – Be a go-to technical expert and shift influencer
• Stability with growth – Aerospace, medical, defense, and agriculture markets
• Team-focused environment – We win together
• Investment in you – Training, coaching, and advancement pathways

What You’ll Do

As a CNC Vertical Mill Specialist, you will operate advanced CNC 3‑ and 4‑axis vertical milling machines while serving as a strong second‑shift presence on the floor. This is a hands-on machining role with added responsibility to support production flow, quality, and team performance.

Machining & Technical Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC vertical milling machines
• Perform tooling changes, offset adjustments, and positional corrections
• Maintain production pace at or above expected rates
• Complete part changeovers efficiently
• Inspect first-run and in-process parts using calipers, micrometers, and optical equipment
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, inspection packets, and GD&T
• Identify issues and make real-time process adjustments
• Maintain quality standards and minimize scrap

Leadership & Shift Support Responsibilities

• Serve as a point person for second shift machinists
• Communicate daily production goals set by supervisory leadership
• Assist with onboarding and training of new team members
• Provide daily touchpoints and coaching to support performance
• Help make real-time operational decisions to keep production moving
• Communicate shift performance, concerns, and wins to the supervisory team
• Model and enforce strong 5S, safety, and preventive maintenance practices
• Identify high performers and skill gaps within the shift

What We’re Looking For

This role is for someone who takes pride in doing things right — and is ready to step up.

 Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CNC machining experience (milling preferred)
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading
• Experience with tooling, offsets, and high‑speed machining
• Ability to accurately use measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, optical equipment)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a full shift

 Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in aerospace or medical manufacturing
• Informal leadership, mentoring, or training experience
• Technical education or machining certificate

About Gaishin Manufacturing

Gaishin Manufacturing is a family‑owned, second‑generation company built on faith, craftsmanship, and people. We don’t just talk about values — we live them.

Our five core values guide everything we do:

• Integrity & Humility
• Winning Attitude
• Team Player
• Consider It Done
• Takes Initiative

We’re proud of the world‑class parts we produce — and even prouder of the people behind them.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re an experienced CNC machinist who wants more responsibility, real impact, and room to grow, we’d love to meet you.

 Apply today and help us continue building something greater — together.