At a Glance
Company: Bay Cast Inc.
Location: Bay City, Michigan
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Relocation Reimbursement: Yes!
Sign-on Bonus: $5000
Pay Range: $1,1045 – $1,830/week Minimum (DOE)
Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 4:30pm–3:00amOvertime:
Required
Experience Level: Mid–Senior | Setup Machinists
Industry:- Aerospace, Defense, Heavy Manufacturing
- Why This Role ExistsBay Cast is growing and adding multiple CNC Setup Machinists to support increasing demand across aerospace, defense, and large-format machining programs.
- This isn't repetitive production work. Bay Cast operates in a true high-mix machining environment where nearly every job is different. You'll help machine oversized, complex components—including rocket-related tooling and large structural parts—for customers that include major names in aerospace.
- If you're a setup machinist who enjoys problem solving and wants work that stays interesting, this shop was built for it.
- The Work You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:- Set up and operate CNC mills or lathes in a high-mix environment
- Perform 1–2 setups per shift
- Load programs and make edits at the machine as needed
- Select tooling, set offsets, and verify setups
- Read blueprints and inspect completed work
- Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust offsets, tooling, feeds, and speeds
- Work closely with programmers and other machinists to improve efficiency
- Safely handle large-format workpieces using overhead lifting equipment
Unlike production environments, you'll typically focus on one machine and one project at a time.
Machines, Controls & Software
You'll work with equipment including:
Machines:
Hyundai Wia MillsReco MillsFaro LathesLarge-format CNC machining equipment
Controls:
Fanuc
Software:
Mastercam
Inspection Equipment:
- Standard precision inspection tools
- Materials & Parts You'll Work WithYou'll machine large-format and complex components used across:
- Aerospace
- DefenseCivil engineering applications
- Rocket tooling and oversized structures
- Part sizes regularly include:
- Mills:3' x 10' and larger
- Lathes:6–8 ft diameter parts
- What We're Looking ForRequired:
- Experience as a CNC Setup Machinist
- Strong understanding of setups, tooling, offsets, and troubleshooting
- Ability to read blueprints
- Experience running mills or lathes
- Comfortable working in a high-mix job shop environment
- Reliable and safety-minded
- Preferred (Not Required):Fanuc experience
- Mastercam exposure
- Large-part machining experience
- Overhead crane experience
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing background
Bay Cast is open to machinists coming from either mill or lathe backgrounds and can train on specific equipment.
What matters most: true setup experience—not button pushing.
Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Bay Cast because:
Nearly every job is different
Work on large-format aerospace and defense projects
Opportunity to support programs tied to companies like SpaceX and Blue OriginOne machine at a time—not bouncing between multiple cells
Growth-driven hiring with long-term opportunity
Modern equipment and Mastercam programming support
Flexible PTO negotiation for top talent
Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay: $1,045 - $1,830/wk minimum (DOE)
PTO: Open to negotiation
Up to 72 hours accrued during Year 1Increases to 80 hours after Year 2Additional PTO earned over tenure Top-tier machinists may negotiate PTOBenefits package available during hiring process.
Schedule: 2nd Shift:
Monday–Friday4:30pm–3:00amOvertime: Required ApplyInterested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.Apply Now or Save This Job to come back later.
