Entry-Level EDM & CNC Programmer

Direct Hire | $22+/hr | 1st Shift | Spring Lake, MI

What’s Next for You?

Kelly Services is hiring an Entry-Level EDM & CNC Programmer to join a growing tooling department in Spring Lake, MI.

This opportunity is designed for someone who is recently graduated from college, trade school, or a CNC/machining program, or who is currently completing a CNC, machining, tooling, or tool & die program and is ready to turn classroom knowledge into hands-on experience.

If you have education or training in CNC machining, tool & die, mold making, machining technology, manufacturing technology, or precision machining, this is an excellent opportunity to learn from an experienced team while developing your skills with CNC mills, lathes, EDM equipment, tooling, molds, and dies.

No extensive industry experience is required. We are looking for strong technical fundamentals, a willingness to learn, and genuine interest in CNC and tool & die work.

Job Details

Direct Hire

Pay: Starting at $22+/hour, with flexibility based on education, training, and experience

Location: Spring Lake, MI

Schedule: 1st Shift, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Overtime: Approximately 5–8 hours during the week, with rare weekend work

What You’ll Learn and Do

In this role, you’ll receive hands-on training while supporting the machining and tooling team with the manufacture and repair of molds, dies, and precision tooling components.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Learning to set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and EDM machines

• Learning CNC programming using G-code and/or CAM software

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications

• Developing experience working with tight tolerances, including tolerances as close as .0005"

• Learning how to select, build, and adjust fixtures and tooling

• Downloading and uploading CNC programs and making adjustments with guidance

• Monitoring machining processes and checking finished parts for accuracy

• Using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges

• Learning how to troubleshoot machine alarms and machining issues

• Performing basic preventive and routine machine maintenance

• Operating multiple machines as skills develop

• Supporting continuous improvement activities including Kaizen and 5S

• Building practical experience with tooling, dies, molds, and precision machining

Who We’re Looking For

This is a strong fit for someone who is early in their machining career and has technical education or training in CNC, machining, or tool & die.

You may be a fit if you are:

• A recent graduate of a CNC, machining, manufacturing, or tool & die program

• Currently enrolled in a CNC or machining program and nearing completion

• Completing or recently completed a machining apprenticeship

• A recent college graduate with coursework in machining, manufacturing, or related technical disciplines

• Interested in building a long-term career in CNC programming, EDM machining, tooling, mold making, or tool & die

Preferred Technical Foundation

We’re looking for candidates who have been introduced to some of the following through school, trade training, apprenticeships, internships, or hands-on projects:

• CNC machine setup and operation

• Tooling and tool adjustments

• Tool & die concepts

• G-code programming

• CAM software

• Blueprint reading

• Shop math

• Precision measurement

• Calipers, micrometers, and gauges

• Machining tolerances

• Mills and lathes

Exposure to Mastercam, BobCAD, OneCNC, AutoCAD, or Fanuc controls is helpful but not required.

Education & Training

• High school diploma or GED required

• Recent or upcoming completion of a CNC, machining, tool & die, manufacturing technology, or similar technical program strongly preferred

• College, vocational school, trade school, apprenticeship, or hands-on technical training accepted

• Prior full-time machining experience is not required

• Tool & die, mold making, or tooling education or exposure is highly desirable

Why You Should Apply

• True entry-level opportunity

• Put your CNC or machining education to work in a real manufacturing environment

• Learn CNC programming and EDM machining from an experienced tooling team

• Gain hands-on exposure to molds, dies, fixtures, and precision tooling

• Develop experience with advanced CNC and EDM equipment

• 1st-shift schedule

• Overtime opportunities during the week

• Direct-hire position with long-term growth potential

• Build skills that can lead to future CNC programming, EDM, machining, and tool & die career opportunities

Ready to Start Your CNC Career?

If you’ve recently completed, or are currently completing, a CNC, machining, tool & die, or manufacturing program and are ready to build real-world experience, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and start building your career in CNC programming, EDM machining, and precision tooling with Kelly Services.