VanAire is growing — and we’re looking for CNC Machinists to join our team in Gladstone, Michigan. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in precision, and want to be part of a company building products that support critical infrastructure, you may feel right at home here.
Whether you are an experienced setup machinist, an advanced CNC professional, or someone earlier in your machining career, we would like to talk. We are hiring at multiple levels and offer a clear path for growth.
PAY AND GROWTH PATH. If you already bring the right experience, you can step directly into the level that fits your background. If you are still developing, we offer opportunity to build your skills.
- Level III – Advanced / Lead Machinist: $28–$35/hour. Ideal for experienced machinists with advanced setup, troubleshooting, process improvement, and leadership capability. (Usually someone with 4+ years of experience.)
- Level II – Setup Machinist: $22–$28/hour. Designed for machinists who can perform setups, make offsets and adjustments, inspect parts, and work independently on routine machining responsibilities. (Typically someone with 2+ years machining experience with setup capability.)
- Level I – Operator: $16–$22/hour. A strong starting point for candidates with 0–2 years of manufacturing or machining experience who are ready to learn and grow in CNC machining.
SCHEDULES AVAILABLE.
- First shift: Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm
- Second shift: Monday – Thursday, 3:00pm – 1:30am
WHAT WE OFFER.
- Company paid medical insurance; optional dental and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Simple IRA retirement plan with company matching contribution.
- Profit sharing (paid twice yearly).
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Wellness activities and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Clear career advancement path and opportunity to grow your skills in CNC machining.
WHAT YOU WILL DO.
- Set up, adjust, and operate CNC machines to produce high-quality parts.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, and shop orders.
- Select and secure fixtures and position components accurately.
- Make tool offsets and adjust machine settings as needed.
- Monitor machine operation and inspect parts using measuring tools.
- Perform pre-production setup and assist with program prove-outs.
- Deburr finished parts and verify that quality standards are met.
- Load and unload materials and move parts throughout the facility.
- Maintain machines through cleaning, chip removal, coolant checks, and routine upkeep.
- Follow all safety and quality procedures.
- Support a team-focused culture where people take pride in doing work the right way.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints (or learn this), and strong understanding of shop math.
- Experience using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and indicators.
- Experience working with metals preferred.
- Ability to pass a physical and drug test, including screening for marijuana.
ARE YOU READY to build something great? Apply online at vanaire.hirescore.com
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ABOUT US. For more than 30 years, VanAire has engineered and manufactured solutions for two essential industries: Valve Automation Hardware and Wastewater Systems. Our products are made right here in Gladstone, Michigan, in our 45,000-square-foot facility, and shipped across the globe. That means the parts you machine are not just pieces of metal — they become part of equipment used in real-world industrial systems where quality, reliability, and durability matter.
