CNC Programmer​/Machinist – Cradle-to-Grave; Fusion​/Mastercam

Position: CNC Programmer / Machinist – Cradle-to-Grave (Fusion 360 / Mastercam)
At a Glance

Company:  Tool & Die Systems LLC

Location:

Wixom, MI (On-site)
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:  $56,000 – $85,000 per year (based on experience)

Shift:  Day Shift (typical shop hours)
Overtime:  As Needed
Experience Level:  Senior (5+ years)
Work Authorization:  Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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- Why This Role Exists

Tool & Die Systems (TDS) is continuing to grow its CNC machining capabilities across production, tooling, and assembly work.

This role exists to support a steady flow of new parts and programs — from prototype through production — with a strong focus on ownership, efficiency, and quality.

You’ll play a key role in taking parts from print to production in a shop that handles everything from machining to kitting and assembly.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Program, set up, and run CNC parts from print to completion (cradle-to-grave)

Create fixtures, jaws, and work holding solutions for new parts

Prove out new programs and transition jobs into production

Populate and maintain tooling sheets for all new jobs

Troubleshoot machine issues, crashes, or process problems and get jobs back up and running

Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency

Work closely with the team to maintain production flow and part quality

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- Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:

Fadal CNC Mills

Bridgeport Machines

Neway Equipment

Brother CNC Machines

CAM Software:

Fusion 360

BobCAD-CAM

Mastercam

Inspection Tools:

Calipers

Micrometers

Standard shop inspection tools

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Aluminum

Steel

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- What We’re Looking For

Required:

5+ years of CNC machining experience

Strong programming, setup, and troubleshooting ability

Experience taking parts from print to production independently

Ability to create fixtures and work holding solutions

Comfortable optimizing processes and improving cycle times

Ability to read blueprints and work to tight tolerances

Preferred (Not Required):

Experience with Fadal, Bridgeport, Neway, or Brother machines

Experience with Fusion 360, BobCAD, or Mastercam

Experience in a job shop or high-mix environment

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Tool & Die Systems because:

You’re not just running parts — you own the full process

Variety of work (production, tooling, fixtures, assembly support)

Small team environment where your input actually matters

Opportunity to improve processes and make a real impact

Stable workload with a mix of prototype and production work

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:  $56,000 – $85,000 per year (DOE)

Benefits:

Competitive compensation based on experience

Stable, full-time work environment

Opportunities to grow into more advanced programming and process roles

Schedule:

Day Shift (standard shop hours)

Overtime:  As needed

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- Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hire

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