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CNC Machinist at Casemer Tool & Machine

Casemer Tool & Machine Oxford, MI

Job Description

At a Glance

Company: Casemer Tool & Machine
Location: Oxford, Michigan (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: Competitive - Based on Experience
Shift: Day Shift
Typical Hours: 50-60 hours per week
Overtime: Yes - Built into standard schedule
Experience Level: 3+ Years CNC Machining Experience Preferred
Facility Size: 82,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility
Apply: Through hireCNC

Why This Role Exists

Family owned and operated since 1979, Casemer Tool & Machine has grown into an 82,000 sq. ft. precision machining facility delivering large-scale CNC milling, turning, grinding, and complex assemblies.

With continued demand for large-part machining and complex work across a wide range of materials, Casemer is adding experienced CNC Machinists to support production capacity and maintain the quality and consistency customers depend on.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

  • Set up and operate CNC mills or CNC lathes
  • Machine both large and small precision components
  • Work on prototypes through full production runs (1 piece to thousands)
  • Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
  • Select tooling, set offsets, and verify workholding
  • Perform in-process inspection and quality checks
  • Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain part integrity
  • Collaborate with programmers, QC, and fellow machinists

This is a hands-on role in a shop that handles everything from thin-wall components to very large turned parts.

Large-Part Capabilities

Casemer specializes in large-capacity machining:

CNC Turning Capacity:
Up to 46-47" O.D. x 126" between centers

CNC Milling Capacity:
Vertical: Up to 59" x 119"
Horizontal: 59" x 49" x 49"
4th Axis and 5-Axis capabilities available

If you enjoy machining big parts, this is a serious operation.

Machines & Equipment

You'll work with high-end equipment including:

Turning Centers:
Mazak QT Series
Okuma LB & Captain Series
Doosan PUMA
Samsung SL Series
Mori Seiki
Haas SL40L
Takisawa
Johnford

Milling Machines:
Okuma MB & MA Series (Horizontal & Vertical)
Okuma MU-5000V (5-Axis)
Mazak VMCs
Doosan Horizontal & Vertical Machining Centers
Toyoda Horizontal & Vertical Machines
AWEA Machines
Bridgeport Mills

Additional Capabilities:
Flow Waterjet (Mach 4C)
Laser Cutting (Trumpf TLF 1500)
Surface, OD & ID Grinding
In-house Heat Treat

Inspection & Quality

State-of-the-art quality control department featuring:

Zeiss Contura & DuraMax CMMs
Aberlink CMM
Mitutoyo Crysta Apex
Keyence Systems
Brown & Sharpe CMM
Laser Micrometers, Profilometers
Surface Plates, Gage Blocks, Bore Gages

Precision and reliability are core to the operation.

Materials You'll Work With

  • Aluminum
  • Alloy & Stainless Steels
  • Titanium
  • Exotic Alloys
  • Ceramics

Casemer machines virtually all machinable materials.

Software

  • Mastercam
  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks

What We're Looking For

Required:

  • 3+ years CNC machining experience
  • Experience in a job shop environment
  • Strong blueprint & GD&T interpretation
  • Setup ability (tooling, offsets, adjustments)
  • Comfortable inspecting and holding tolerances
  • Reliable and team-oriented

Preferred:

  • Experience with large-part machining
  • Multi-axis experience
  • Experience with Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, or Mori Seiki

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Casemer Tool & Machine because:

  • Family-owned, stable company since 1979
  • 82,000 sq. ft. modern facility
  • Large, complex work (not repetitive small production only)
  • Strong quality department and support
  • Steady workload
  • Clear path to grow skills

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay: Competitive - Based on Experience

Benefits:

  • Array of BCBS Health Insurance options
  • Company-paid Dental and Vision
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account

Schedule:

  • Day Shift
  • 50-60 hours per week typical
  • Overtime built into standard workload

Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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Typical mid-level pay: $47k for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$47k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$35k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $65k

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Limited
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-20%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024