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CNC Lathe Operator: Full Setup & Programming

Franchino Mold & Engineering · Lansing, Michigan · Posted Jul 6, 2026

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The CDL Driver/Maintenance Technician’s primary responsibility is to make all deliveries and pickups and run errands as directed by a supervisor.

  • Assure all company vehicles are maintained and in good running condition – cleaned and fueled regularly and put away at the end of your shift.
  • Maintain all logs required by the D.O.T. Preventative maintenance and repair of a wide range of CNC machinery, overhead cranes, lift trucks and other lifting devices along with general building maintenance – including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and compressed air systems.
  • Responsible for salting/plowing parking lots and sidewalks during the winter.
  • A CDL Group Designation B is required. Must have your own tools.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Benefits include medical insurance, dental allowance, educational benefit, paid vacation/holidays and 401(k).

You must undergo drug screening and pass a physical examination.

The Buyer locates and researches vendors, places orders for items, materials, or services. Purchases readily available supplies, tools, and materials, at the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.

Responsibilities

  • Get quotes on requested items and compare price and delivery. Present best price and delivery for approval
  • Enter detailed item information into the ERP system and issue purchase orders to vendors for the purpose of acquiring approved items.
  • Monitor material quality and deliveries to assure items are received per established schedules. Record, resolve, and report issues resulting from poor vendor quality or delivery performance.
  • Seek new vendors for the purpose of comparison shopping and competitive pricing.
  • Maintain the stocked inventory system at all plants.
  • Coordinate shipping and receiving as necessary
  • Must be able to thrive in a high pace environment
  • Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strive for continuous improvement

Purchasing-related Experience: 3-5 years

Education: Highschool Degree required. Associates Degree or equivalent experience as a Buyer preferred.

Software Experience: Microsoft Office Required (Excel, Word, Outlook). JobBoss preferred.

Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off and 401(k). You must undergo drug screening and pass a physical examination.

Franchino Mold & Engineering Co. (FMEC) is seeking an initiative-taking Injection Molding Tryout Specialist to validate new tools, optimize processing parameters, and troubleshoot during sampling. Ensure high-quality, efficient production by establishing robust, scientific-based molding processes, setting up machinery, and training operators, with a strong focus on safety and technical precision.

  • Tool & Process Validation: Conducts sampling and debugging of new, transferred, or repaired molds to meet customer specifications.
  • Process Optimization: Develops scientific injection molding processes (e.g., pressure-set, gate freeze studies) to ensure consistent quality and cycle time efficiency.
  • Troubleshooting: Analyzes defects (e.g., short shots, flashing, warpage) and adjusts machine parameters to resolve issues.
  • Setup & Operation: Sets up injection molding machinery, including robots and auxiliary equipment.
  • Documentation: Records process parameters, material data, and inspection results for quality control.
  • Collaboration: works with tool room personnel, engineers, and sales teams to improve part design and tool functionality.

Qualifications and skills

  • Experience: 2-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding, specifically in process setup and troubleshooting.
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of thermoplastic materials, mold mechanics, and machine settings (hydraulic/electric presses).
  • Software/Tools: Familiarity with data collection tools, Microsoft Office, and basic PLC knowledge.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma in plastics technology or engineering is often preferred.
  • Physical/Safety: Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and adhere to LOTO (Lockout/Tag Out) procedures.
  • Must be able to thrive in a high pace environment
  • Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strive for continuous improvement

Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off and 401(k).

You must undergo drug screening and pass a physical examination.

Progressive tool and die company seeking a Polisher responsible for grinding, sanding or polishing a variety of metals and aluminum using hand tools or hand‑held power tools:

  • Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes.
  • Select files or other abrasives, according to materials, sizes and shapes of work pieces, amount of stock to be removed, finishes specified, and steps in fi…

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