CNC Programmer/Machinist (relocation assistance)
Massie Manufacturing · Baraga, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Massie Manufacturing (industrial) in Baraga, MI. You’ll work hands-on at the machine, develop and improve programs, select tooling and machining strategies, troubleshoot issues, and make sure finished parts meet customer specifications.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Welding, Tooling, SolidWorks
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 63 live postings that list pay, out of 1043 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 59%
- ✓ CNC 48%
- Team leadership 44%
- ✓ Machining 37%
- Robotics 30%
- EHS / safety 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Massie ManufacturingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Massie Manufacturing, Inc., is looking for an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist to join their welding, machining, and fabrication team in Baraga, Michigan .
Take a part from print to production. In this position, you program, set up, and run CNC equipment to produce precision components for assemblies and weldments. You’ll work hands-on at the machine, develop and improve programs, select tooling and machining strategies, troubleshoot issues, and make sure finished parts meet customer specifications.
This is not a programming-only position. Strong hands-on CNC setup experience is essential.
What We Offer
- •$30 – $35 per hour based on skills and experience.
- •Discretionary, performance-based bonus.
- •Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance; life insurance.
- •401(k) retirement plan.
- •Paid time off.
- •Reimbursement for safety footwear and prescription safety glasses.
- •Full-time position: Monday-Thursday 6am – 3:30pm, Friday 6am – 10am.
- •Relocation assistance available, if needed.
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What Your Day Looks Like
- •Program, set up, and run CNC machines, including VMCs, HMCs, and CNC lathes.
- •Use Mastercam to create, modify, and improve CNC programs from prints and CAD models.
- •Complete machine setups, including tooling, workholding, offsets, speeds, feeds, and coordinate systems.
- •Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine the best machining approach.
- •Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, and machining issues as they come up.
- •Inspect finished parts with precision measuring tools and make adjustments to maintain quality.
- •Work with Engineering and the machining team on new jobs, process improvements, and keeping production moving efficiently.
What We Are Looking For
- •Hands-on experience setting up, programming, and running CNC machines.
- •Experience using Mastercam to create or modify CNC programs. Around 5 years of programming experience is preferred.
- •Experience with CNC machining centers such as VMCs, HMCs, and CNC lathes.
- •A solid understanding of tooling, workholding, offsets, speeds, feeds, and machining processes.
- •Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings, tolerances, and machining requirements.
- •Experience using precision measuring tools and making adjustments to keep parts within specification.
- •Good troubleshooting skills when a setup, program, tool, or part is not running as expected.
- •Experience with fixture or workholding design, 4th-axis milling, CNC lathe programming, or SolidWorks is a plus.
- •High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical training in machining, CNC operations, manufacturing technology, or a related area is preferred.
- •Strong attention to detail, good judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while staying connected with the team.
Are you ready to put your experience to work? Apply online at massiemfg.hirescore.com