CNC Prototyping Fabrication Specialist

Location: Troy, Michigan
Engagement: Contract, Hybrid
Compensation: $31.00 – $50.00 per hour (based on proven work history)

A day in the lab

You arrive to a clean, organized shop and review the day’s build list. First up: programming a 5‑axis milling machine to cut a new fixture. After verifying your toolpaths in CAD/CAM (Fusion 360 or a similar platform), you run a quick check with calipers and a dial indicator to validate tolerances. Mid-morning, a teammate asks for input on a weld method—your MIG/TIG experience guides them toward a better joint design. By afternoon, you’re shaping compression molds on the CNC Bridgeport, turning parts on the lathe, and assembling bladder lamination tooling for a prototype model. Before you wrap, you tidy your cell to 5S standards and document what’s next.

What you’ll build and how you’ll lead

• Make and modify equipment, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and compression molds using CNC Bridgeport, lathe, and MIG/TIG welding.
• Develop and refine CNC programs; advise teammates on machining strategies, proper welding methods, and fixture/jig/mold design.
• Design and construct prototype models, patterns, and bladder lamination tooling.

Expertise you bring

• Proficiency programming 5‑axis mills and using CAD/CAM (e.g., Fusion 360 or comparable software).
• Confident with precision measurement tools (calipers, dial indicators, etc.).
• Reliable work habits: punctuality, collaborative mindset, and willingness to ask questions to clarify assignments.
• Ability to learn, retain, and follow documented processes, procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Powered industrial forklift experience is a plus, not required.

Non‑negotiables

• Commitment to 5S workplace organization and safety practices.
• 5–10 years of relevant hands‑on experience.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed to meet project deadlines and operational demands.
• Basic computer literacy with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds multiple times during a shift.

Background check

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

Application integrity

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. Providing false or fraudulent information during the application process may result in denial or revocation of an offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after your start date.