CNC Lathe Operator/ Programmer

Posted:
8/10/2026, 3:44:11 AM

Location(s):
Detroit, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$91k–$148k/yr

Job Posting Title

CNC Lathe Operator/ Programmer

Job Description Summary

AAM is hiring for a CNC Lathe Machinist with Programming experience for Prototype Machining Facility in Warren Michigan for 2nd shift. Second shift may be 8 or 10 hours, starting at 4PM EST, and paying a differential. Associates in this role are eligible to receive benefits including healthcare, retirement planning, and tuition reimbursement among others.

Job Description:

  • Program, Set up and Operate CNC Lathes producing tooling and prototypes (Mazak, Mazatrol).

·         Precision tight tolerance work

·         Verify stock and the Tooling before putting in the machine

·          Set Offsets with a touch probe, Test indicator, or Edge finder

·          Check parts with Micrometers, Telescoping gauges, Calipers, or Touch Probe

Required Skills and Education

  • High School Diploma


About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.


American Axle & Manufacturing

Website: https://aam.com/

Headquarter Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1994

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Automotive ⋅ Electric Vehicle ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Product Design

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas