Head Machinist - Lathe Department

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.Wieland's Cultural ValuesWieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities.With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:safety,ambition,optimism,reliability,ownership,diversity, &respect.Wieland is hiring a Head Machinist for the Lathe Department. The Head Machinist will be responsible for programming, set-up and monitoring lathe machines to customer specifications. This role is located in Roseville, Michigan and will be fully on-site.Pay: $33.00 - $37.00 per hourSchedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pmPay Schedule: Bi-weeklyHead Machinist Responsibilities:Responsible for setup of all bar fed production lathes and chucking lathesWrites all programs for lathe departmentPurchases/Modifies tooling required for specific jobs as neededSchedules all orders on Lathes to achieve on-time deliveryMaintains the department’s machinery and toolingSetup, calibrate, and use analog & digital inspection instruments.Monitors quality of products machined on all lathesSchedules the saw department for production bars to meet scheduleCollaborates with Mill Department for secondary operations, as neededOther duties as assignedHead Machinist Qualifications:Associates degree or work experience equivalentExperience machining or a technical tradeAble to work with minimum supervisionAbility to follow verbal & written instructionsAbility to perform computationsAbility to work independentlyAbility to make work-related decisions based on deadlines and customer specificationsAbility to read and understand blueprints, CAD software and setup specs for production including toolingJoining Wieland’s team gives you…Benefits - Including Medical, Disability, Life & more!Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in ourunique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.Wieland is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.

Created: 2026-04-04