Lead Machinist - Mount Clemens Area
pivot groupMount Clemens (MI)
$59,000 per year
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pivot groupMount Clemens (MI)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$59,000 per year
About the role
Lead Machinist | Mount Clemens, MI
Salary Range: $59,000 - $89,000 depending on experience
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a lead machinist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Mount Clemens area seeking experienced Lead Machinists to drive results. We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out. This posting covers Lead Machinist opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Mount Clemens in Macomb County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Clinton Township, Chesterfield, Macomb, and Marine City.
The Opportunity:
We partner with manufacturers across the Mount Clemens area seeking Lead Machinists who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.
Usual Responsibilities:
Plan job sequences and coordinate work across the shop floor.
Maintain tooling inventory and keep machines clean and calibrated.
Document production counts and quality checks for each shift.
Set up and operate CNC and manual machines for daily production runs.
Read blueprints and work from drawings to meet tight tolerances.
Lead and train machinists on setup, tooling, and safe work practices.
Inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Troubleshoot machine issues and adjust programs to correct defects.
Recommended Qualifications:
Solid math skills and attention to detail.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Five or more years of hands-on machining experience.
Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
Experience setting up and running CNC mills and lathes.
Ability to lead a small team and train others.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices.
- Welding or fabrication experience.
- Prior lead or supervisory role in a machine shop.
- Formal machinist apprenticeship or technical certificate.
- Experience with CAD or CAM software.
- Job Titles That Should ApplyManual Machinist, Production Machinist, Machining Team Lead, Setup Machinist, CNC Machinist, Senior Machinist, Machine Shop Supervisor, Tool and Die Machinist, CNC Programmer
- Work Authorization
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Why The Pivot Group Network:
The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.
Before you apply
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A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
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Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.