5-Axis Machinist; 2nd Shift

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward‑looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

American Rheinmetall's Lapeer site continues expanding with new machining capabilities and an extensive growth mindset, we are looking for dedicated candidates who thrive on new and exciting opportunities we can provide.

2nd Shift - 4:30 pm to 2:30 am

Lapeer, MI

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Sign‑on bonus opportunities after 90 days
• Insurance benefits start first of the month following your start date and company pays a portion of the premiums
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, short‑term, and long‑term disability
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Growth Opportunities
• Machining Development Program

Sets up and operates computer numerical control (CNC) vertical and horizontal 5‑Axis machining centers to perform machine functions such as surfacing, profiling, boring, facing, and threading parts of metallic work pieces such as castings, weldments, forgings, plates, blocks, and tubing.

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Program 5‑Axis CNC machines with Mastercam.
• Perform set‑ups by setting tools up, offsets, and compensation; calculate tooling requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; prove part programs; apply 3‑point work pieces with stock models and tooling balls; hang large work pieces on horizontal machine centers.
• Verify set‑ups by measuring head clearance, machine travel, positions, first‑run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to international standards.
• Maintain specifications by observing machining operations; take measurements; detect malfunctions; troubleshoot processes, and perform root‑cause analysis; adjust and program controls; replace worn tools; adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follow manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions; call for repairs (Total Productive Maintenance).
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs (non‑conformity).
• Interface with Engineering, Programming, Materials, and Quality as necessary.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs in Plex (ERP).
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Conceptual skills, process improvement, verbal communication, functional and technical skills, controls and instrumentation, supply management, tooling, time management, coordination, inventory control, attention to detail, judgment.
• Minimum 2 years of Mastercam experience.
• Minimum 5 years of machining experience across multiple 5‑Axis machining applications (Zimmermann, Apec, FPT, Mecof).
• Experience with Heidenhain and Fidia controls (preferred).
• General knowledge of QMS (ISO
  9001/AS9100).
• General knowledge of 5S practices.
• General knowledge of basic fixturing.
• Crane experience (preferred).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems…