Precision Advanced Machining Jobs in Detroit, MI

At a Glance

Company: Skyway Precision Inc.
Location: Livonia, MI (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $100,000 - $115,000 per year (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years preferred)

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Why This Role Exists

Skyway Precision is expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities and is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support production at its Livonia, Michigan facility.

This position plays a key role in programming complex machined castings used in industrial, agricultural, and heavy equipment applications. You'll work closely with engineering, quality, and machining teams to develop efficient machining processes, improve cycle times, and support continued growth in multi-axis manufacturing capabilities.

This is an opportunity to join a growing company that continues to invest in automation, advanced machining technology, and long-term employee development.

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The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam
• Develop machining strategies for large and complex cast components
• Support new product launches and process improvements
• Work closely with machinists during setup, prove-out, and production
• Review engineering drawings, models, and manufacturing requirements
• Select tooling, workholding, and machining methods
• Improve cycle times and overall machining efficiency
• Troubleshoot programming and machining issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure successful manufacturing outcomes

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Machines, Controls & Technology

You'll work with equipment such as:

Machines

• CNC Horizontal Machining Centers
• CNC Vertical Machining Centers
• Nakamura-Tome CNC Equipment
• Fastems Automated Manufacturing Systems
• Advanced Multi-Axis Machining Technology

Controls

• Fanuc Controls

Software

• Mastercam
• CAD Software (preferred)

Quality Equipment

• Advanced Inspection Equipment
• CMM Technology

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Materials You'll Work With

• Gray Iron
• Ductile Iron
• Aluminum
• High Silicon Moly
• Ni-Resist Castings

Projects range from smaller precision-machined components to large industrial castings used in demanding manufacturing environments.

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What We're Looking ForRequired

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience
• Strong Mastercam programming experience
• Experience programming CNC mills and machining centers
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, cutting parameters, and machining strategy
• Experience supporting setup, prove-out, and production machining
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• CAD experience
• Multi-axis machining experience
• Experience programming large-part machining applications
• Fanuc control familiarity
• Experience machining cast materials
• Manufacturing engineering experience

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Why Programmers Like Working Here

Manufacturing professionals choose Skyway Precision because:

• Family-owned company with more than 55 years of manufacturing success
• Growing organization with multiple facilities across Michigan and Wisconsin
• Opportunity to work on challenging large-part machining applications
• Significant investment in automation and manufacturing technology
• Fastems automated pallet systems and advanced machining platforms
• Collaborative environment where programmers work directly with machinists and engineering teams
• Opportunities to influence manufacturing processes and continuous improvement efforts
• Stable workload serving diversified industries beyond traditional automotive manufacturing

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Pay, Benefits & SchedulePay Range

$100,000 - $115,000 per year (DOE)

Additional Compensation

• $1,500 Sign-On Bonus (paid after 90 days)
• Monthly Individual Performance Bonuses
• Annual Company Performance Bonuses
• Holiday Bonuses

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Multiple BCBS Plan Options)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Accident Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match (50% match up to 6%)
• Paid Time Off (104 Hours)
• Paid Holidays

Schedule

Day Shift

Overtime

• As needed to support production requirements and new program launches

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Apply Today

If you're an experienced Mastercam Programmer who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, developing efficient machining processes, and working with advanced CNC technology, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today through hireCNC to be considered for a CNC Programmer opportunity with Skyway Precision.