Software Engineering Apprenticeship Jobs in Michigan

At a glance

Company: Azon USA, Inc.
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Pay: $28.00–$32.00/hr
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Experience: 1+ Years
Machines: CNC Mills • CNC Lathes • Manual Machines
CAM Software: Mastercam

Why join Azon USA?

Azon USA is an employee-owned, Kalamazoo-based manufacturer that has been developing machinery and polyurethane systems for the commercial building industry since 1977.

This is a hands-on CNC Programmer / Machinist opportunity for someone who wants ownership of the complete machining process. You will program parts in Mastercam, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, inspect finished components, and help manage the tooling needed to manufacture Azon’s customized equipment.

The work includes varying production runs, regular setups, and part changeovers—not simply loading and unloading the same part all day. You will machine steel, stainless steel, and aluminum while working from blueprints, GD&T, and established quality requirements.

Your work will directly support the machinery Azon designs and manufactures for customers in the global aluminum window, door, curtain wall, and storefront industries.

⚙️ What you’ll be doing

• Program CNC mills and lathes using Mastercam
• Set up and operate CNC equipment to produce custom machined components
• Interpret and edit CNC programs to meet blueprint requirements
• Work with G-code and M-code programming
• Complete machine setups and part changeovers across varying production runs
• Operate and monitor multiple machines when required
• Select, research, organize, and maintain production tooling
• Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and standard measuring equipment
• Maintain the calibration of personal inspection equipment
• Operate manual mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, and saws
• Verify parts against blueprints, GD&T, and dimensional requirements

️ Machines, controls & software

CNC equipment: CNC Mills • CNC Lathes
Manual equipment: Mills • Lathes • Drill Presses • Grinders • Saws
CAM software: Mastercam
Programming: G-Code • M-Code • Program Editing
Inspection equipment: Micrometers • Calipers • Standard Measuring Equipment

⭐ Shop highlights

• Full-time day-shift position
• Employee-owned company
• Established in 1977
• Programming, setup, and operating responsibilities
• CNC mill and CNC lathe work
• Mastercam programming
• Custom machinery components
• Varying production runs and part changeovers
• Mix of CNC and manual machining
• Work supporting energy-efficient building technologies

Materials you’ll work with

• Steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminum

✅ What we’re looking for

Required

• At least one year of CNC machining experience
• Experience programming CNC mills and lathes with Mastercam
• CNC mill and CNC lathe setup and operating experience
• Ability to interpret and edit CNC programs
• Experience with G-code and M-code programming
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T
• Experience machining steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, and standard inspection equipment
• Ability to operate manual machining and shop equipment
• Ability to manage multiple machines
• Strong work ethic and a team-oriented approach
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program
• CNC Machinist certificate

Why you’ll like working here

This position gives you the opportunity to use a broad range of machining skills. You will be involved in programming, setup, operation, inspection, tooling, and troubleshooting rather than being limited to one part of the process.

You will also contribute to customized equipment manufactured by an established, employee-owned company with customers around the world.

Pay & schedule

Pay: $28.00–$32.00 per hour
Employment: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Location: On-site in Kalamazoo, Michigan

About Azon USA

Founded in 1977, Azon is an employee-owned manufacturer headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The company develops thermal-barrier machinery, polyurethane systems, and related technologies used in aluminum windows, doors, curtain walls, storefront systems, and other commercial building applications.

Azon manufactures equipment for the Pour and Debridge process used to create thermally broken aluminum framing systems. Its products help manufacturers improve the energy efficiency and performance of commercial buildings.

The company combines machinery manufacturing, chemistry, engineering, research, and hands-on customer support. What began as a response to the energy challenges of the 1970s has grown into a global operation serving customers through Azon USA, Azon UK, and Azon Asia. Learn more about Azon.

Apply today

If you have hands-on CNC mill and lathe experience and can program with Mastercam, apply today through hireCNC.