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CNC Machinist - Night Shift

Romeo, MI · On-site

$28 - $34/hr

CNC Machinist - Night Shift Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay: $28-$34/hour based on experience and ... Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings. * Set up and operate CNC machines with ...

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CNC Machinist - Night Shift

Romeo, MI · On-site

$28 - $34/hr

CNC Machinist - Night Shift Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay: $28-$34/hour based on experience and ... Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings. * Set up and operate CNC machines with ...

Lincoln Electric Holdings

Night Shift Machinist

Shelby, MI · On-site

$20.50 - $28/hr

Night Shift Machinist Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and ...

Lincoln Electric Holdings

Night Shift Machinist

Shelby, MI · On-site

$20.50 - $28/hr

Night Shift Machinist Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and ...

Lincoln Electric

Night Shift Machinist

Shelby Township, MI · On-site

$20.50 - $28/hr

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc ... This is a NIGHT SHIFT Position Responsible for operating and maintaining assigned Machine to ...

Lincoln Electric

Night Shift Machinist

Shelby, MI · On-site

$19.75 - $27.25/hr

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc ... This is a NIGHT SHIFT Position Responsible for operating and maintaining assigned Machine to ...

Lincoln Electric

Night Shift Machinist

Shelby Township, MI

$19.75 - $27.25/hr

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc ... This is a NIGHT SHIFT Position Responsible for operating and maintaining assigned Machine to ...

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How much do night shift game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for night shift game developer in Michigan is $94,542.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $108,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a night shift game developer?

A Night Shift Game Developer is a software professional who works primarily during nighttime hours to design, code, test, and debug video games. This role often involves collaborating with international teams in different time zones, maintaining game servers, or ensuring round-the-clock development progress. Working nights can help meet tight deadlines or provide support during critical game launches and updates. Night Shift Game Developers need strong programming skills and adaptability to work effectively outside traditional business hours.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a night shift game developer?

To thrive as a Night Shift Game Developer, you need strong programming skills (such as C++, C#, or Unity), game design knowledge, and relevant experience or a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with game engines (like Unreal or Unity), version control systems (e.g., Git), and bug tracking tools is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, time management, and the ability to communicate and collaborate remotely are crucial soft skills for success during off-hours. These skills ensure efficient project progress, effective teamwork, and high-quality game development even during non-traditional work hours.

What unique challenges do night shift game developers face, and how can they effectively collaborate with daytime teams?

Night Shift Game Developers often encounter challenges such as limited real-time communication with daytime colleagues and the need to maintain productivity during non-traditional hours. To overcome these, clear documentation, detailed hand-off notes, and utilizing collaboration tools like Slack or Jira are essential for seamless project continuity. Many studios schedule occasional overlap meetings or use asynchronous updates to ensure alignment across shifts, helping night shift developers stay connected and informed about evolving project requirements.

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VR Unreal Engine Developer: Build Immersive Training

Virtual Producer

Ann Arbor, MI • On-site

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Job description

We are looking for an Unreal Engine developer to create training experiences for Virtual Reality across multiple industries. Having some experience with immersive VR is a plus. You will be involved in various aspects of content creation from concept to finished product including coding, programming, audio, design, production and visual arts. Candidate must be able to update existing experiences, trouble shoot, and create an experience from start to finish. The majority of our experiences are created for HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index or other tethered VR.

Responsibilities

Translate requirements into complicated but clean and efficient code

Construct the base or the engine on which the game will run

Produce prototypes of gameplay ideas and features

Develop schedules and determine milestones

Generate game scripts and storyboards

Animate characters and objects is a plus

Produce Virtual Reality experiences.

Contribute to the design and audio features of the game

Create unit tests and validation procedures to assure quality

Detect identification and resolution and document technical specifications

“Polish” the game, maintain code, fix bugs and iron out occurring problems

Skills

Proven working experience in full lifecycle game development

Experience with Blueprint Scripting

Hands on experience primarily with C++ or other programming languages (Java, C, etc) is a plus

High level knowledge of APIs and libraries

Expert in one or more programming specialties (artificial intelligence, 3D Rendering, 3D animation, physics, multiplayer/networking, or audio)

Up-to-date with the latest gaming trends, techniques, best practices and technologies

Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively

A background in multi-player / networking is a plus.

Additional Attributes

Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, within a team

Ability to quickly learn new technologies as needed

Ability to work within budgets and with strict deadline requirements

Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects working with supervisor to prioritize

Can effectively cope with change and shift gears comfortably

Can decide and act without having the total picture, handling risk and uncertainty

Comfortable participating in virtual meetings with internal and external stakeholders (camera on), and face-to-face communications

Conduct yourself with 100% integrity

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