Cignys

🔍At a Glance

Company Name: CIGNYS
Location: Saginaw, MI
Shop Type: Contract Manufacturer & Engineered Products Manufacturer
Industries Served: Defense, Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Industrial Manufacturing
Typical Work: High-Mix, Low-Volume Production, Prototypes, Complex Assemblies, Long-Term Production Programs
Machining Capabilities: 3-Axis, 4-Axis, 5-Axis CNC Milling, Horizontal Machining, CNC Turning, Waterjet Cutting, Precision Machining
Materials: Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Aerospace Alloys, Defense-Grade Materials
Certifications: ITAR Registered, AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015
Shift Environment: Day Shift and Night Shift Opportunities Available

About CIGNYS

CIGNYS is a century-old manufacturing company located in Saginaw, Michigan, supporting customers across the defense, aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1919, the company has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality engineered products, precision-machined components, and mission-critical manufacturing solutions.

Originally established as a tool & die and stamping company serving the growing automotive industry, CIGNYS expanded into military manufacturing during World War II and has remained a trusted supplier to the U.S. military ever since. Today, the company designs, engineers, machines, fabricates, and assembles products that support some of the most demanding applications in manufacturing.

Operating from a 225,000-square-foot facility, CIGNYS combines skilled tradespeople, advanced CNC equipment, and a culture built around quality, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Work You'll Be Doing

Machinists at CIGNYS work on a wide variety of projects that keep the job challenging and rewarding.

Part Types

• Defense and military support equipment
• Aerospace components
• Heavy-duty lifting systems
• Structural assemblies
• Industrial equipment components
• Custom-engineered products
• Prototype and production parts

Production Style

• High-mix, low-volume manufacturing
• Small-batch production
• Prototype-to-production work
• Long-term defense and aerospace programs

Programming & Setup

Depending on the role, machinists may:

• Perform complete machine setups
• Run first articles and prove-outs
• Edit programs at the machine
• Work closely with engineering and quality teams
• Perform in-process inspections
• Troubleshoot machining processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Materials Machined

• Aluminum
• Carbon Steel
• Alloy Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Aerospace Materials
• Defense Industry Components

Machining Capabilities

CIGNYS offers extensive machining capabilities across multiple manufacturing disciplines:

• CNC Milling
• CNC Turning
• Horizontal Machining
• Vertical Machining
• 5-Axis Machining
• Multi-Axis Machining
• Prototype Machining
• Production Machining
• Waterjet Cutting
• Tooling & Fixtures
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing
• Custom Engineered Manufacturing Solutions

CNC Equipment

One of the biggest advantages of working at CIGNYS is access to an impressive machine fleet that supports everything from small precision components to large-scale aerospace and defense projects.

Multi-Axis & Advanced Machines

• Makino MAG3 5-Axis
• DN Solutions DVF 6500 5-Axis
• OKK HM1000S Horizontal Machining Centers
• Haas EC-1600 Horizontal Machining Center
• Feeler FBM110R
• HMG PBM115A

CNC Mills

• Haas VF-6 (4)
• Haas VF-9 (2)
• Haas VF-10
• DN Solutions Mynx 9500
• Sharnoa HPM60
• Haas VF-2
• Haas VF-5XT
• Mazak VTC Series
• Haas TM-3

CNC Lathes & Turning Centers

• Samsung SL25 Series
• Samsung SL35 Series
• Samsung SL45MC
• Samsung SL65MC
• Mori Seiki SL250
• Mazak Nexus 250
• Hyundai Hit Series
• Murata MW120

Additional Equipment

• Flow Waterjet
• Techni Waterjet
• Agie Charmilles EDM
• Multiple CNC Sawing Systems
• Automated Pallet Handling Systems

Software & Programming

Machinists and programmers work with:

• CNC Programming & Editing
• G-Code Programming
• CAD/CAM-Based Manufacturing Processes
• Advanced Inspection Systems
• Engineering-Driven Manufacturing Workflows

Quality, Inspection & Certifications

Quality is central to everything CIGNYS manufactures.

Certifications

• ITAR Registered
• AS9100D Certified
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Inspection & Quality Processes

• First Article Inspections
• In-Process Inspections
• Final Inspections
• Blueprint Verification
• GD&T Compliance
• Precision Measurement Standards
• Continuous Quality Monitoring

The company maintains rigorous quality standards to support aerospace, defense, and other mission-critical industries where performance and reliability cannot be compromised.

Why Machinists Choose to Work at CIGNYS

Machinists who join CIGNYS benefit from:

• More than 100 years of manufacturing stability
• A strong reputation in defense and aerospace manufacturing
• Exposure to advanced CNC equipment and technologies
• Diverse, challenging work rather than repetitive production-only machining
• Opportunities to learn multi-axis machining and advanced manufacturing processes
• A culture built on respect, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• A clean, organized, professional manufacturing environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Core Values

• Do What's Right
• Respect Everyone and Everything
• Perform with Excellence
• Act with Urgency
• Take Ownership

Open CNC Machinist Jobs

CIGNYS is currently hiring for:

• CNC Mill Setup Machinist – Day Shift (Haas Mills)

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at CIGNYS on hireCNC.