Machine Builder

Bekum America; Williamston (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation package

Job summary

Bekum America Corporation, a world leader in extrusion blow molding machines, seeks a skilled manufacturing technician to join the team in Michigan. You will follow safety standards, build and assemble machines, and collaborate with supervisors and engineering to resolve production issues.

The company emphasizes mentoring, comprehensive benefits, and work-life balance, with opportunities for career development and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Two years of job-related experience or skilled trades certification.
• Experience with large assemblies and industrial machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with metric and inch systems.
• Basic electrical knowledge and computer skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety standards (OSHA, MIOSHA) and company rules.
• Build and manufacture blow molding machines and sub-assemblies.
• Perform maintenance and repair of building/equipped assets.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineering, and production staff to solve issues.
• Operate power equipment and material handling equipment.
• Interpret blueprints and create sketches of parts to be manufactured.
• Submit daily time accounting and payroll information.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Industrial machinery familiarity

Read technical drawings

Electrical basics

Problem solving

Job description

• Department: Manufacturing

Company Description

We are BEKUM America Corporation, the world’s leading designer and builder of extrusion blow molding machines. We are proud of our legacy, our accomplishments and our worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation. We recognize that our employees are key to our success and we believe in mentoring, tutoring and further developing our employees. We know PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Follow OSHA, MIOSHA, and Company safety standards.
• Build and manufacture quality blow molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and sub-assemblies using various tools and equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair of building/installed equipment as assigned.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineering, and production personnel to resolve manufacturing problems and report material shortages.
• Operate power equipment and material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.).
• Interpret blueprints, develop specifications, and create sketches of parts or products to be manufactured.
• Submit daily time accounting, payroll information, and other required paperwork.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate will possess:

• Two (2) years' job-related experience or skilled trades technical certification
• Experience with large assemblies and industrial machines
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Proficiency in metric and inch systems
• Basic electrical knowledge and computer skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Additional Information

Bekum America Corporation offers a total compensation package that emphasizes the health and wellbeing of our diverse workforce, and encourages work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits suite aligns with our belief that people are at the center of our success and should be valued as such.

Bekum America offers full medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, tuition assistance, paid holidays, competitive vacation package, 401 (K) with company match and profit sharing, increases tied to performance, and a path for continued training and development.

Bekum America Corporation reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

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