Machinist — LAD Engineering | Lansing, MI | $19–$32/hr Most CNC shops will hire you to run a machine and never expect anything else from you. That's not what this is. LAD Engineering is a precision CNC job shop running ISO 9001:2015. We make parts for government contractors and manufacturers, and what they buy from us has to be right — because the programs they're running can't absorb a bad part. We're hiring a machinist now. In two or three years, we want that person reviewing quotes and running the schedule. THE PATH Here's what the comp looks like and when it kicks in. • Machinist – Training (Months 1–3): $19–$21/hr. You're learning how we do things — how we set up, how we document, what we expect on a finished part. • Machinist – Performing (Month 3+): $21–$24/hr plus performance incentives. You're running jobs on your own. The incentives pay out on parts that ship on time and don't come back. • Machinist – Senior (Month 12+): $24–$26/hr plus incentives. Top earners at this level clear $28–$30/hr. • Lead Machinist (when you've earned it): $26–$32/hr plus incentives. Reviewing quotes, owning the schedule, training newer machinists, and still on a machine when the work demands it. If you're not moving along this path, we're not the right shop for you long-term. We'd rather tell you that up front than two years in. Responsibilities: • Set up, operate, and program CNC mills and lathes to produce parts to customer specifications — correct the first time. • Read and interpret customer blueprints accurately and independently, without hand-holding. • Measure precisely using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other instruments — catch your own errors before they run. • Follow shop travelers, ISO 9001:2015 QMS documentation, and safety protocols without reminders. • Communicate immediately when something is off — a problem caught early is manageable; one buried until shipping is a crisis. • Maintain a clean, organized machine and work area that reflects your standards. • (Lead) Review quotes and jobs for technical accuracy before they go to the customer or hit the production floor. Qualifications: Required: • Experience in a CNC machine shop (mills, lathes, or similar) OR close to completing a machining program at CNM or equivalent trade school. • Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints. • Reliable transportation — 7 am start is consistent. • Ability to lift 80 lbs unassisted. You do NOT need: • Years of experience — we'll train the right mechanically sharp person. • GibbsCAM specifically — other CAM system experience is acceptable. • A degree of any kind. Compensation: $19 - $32 per hour

• Set up, operate, and program CNC mills and lathes to produce parts to customer specifications — correct the first time. • Read and interpret customer blueprints accurately and independently, without hand-holding. • Measure precisely using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other instruments — catch your own errors before they run. • Follow shop travelers, ISO 9001:2015 QMS documentation, and safety protocols without reminders. • Communicate immediately when something is off — a problem caught early is manageable; one buried until shipping is a crisis. • Maintain a clean, organized machine and work area that reflects your standards. • (Lead) Review quotes and jobs for technical accuracy before they go to the customer or hit the production floor.