Machinist

Mativ; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ Munising facility seeks a skilled Machinist to join our Maintenance Team, supporting paper machines and offline lines. You will read blueprints, set up and operate equipment, and fabricate parts with precision for metal, plastics, and composites.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of manual machining experience, strong tolerance control (+/- .0005), and the ability to work overtime in a safety‑mocused, collaborative environment on day shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in Manual Machining.
• Must be proficient in operating lathes and mills.
• Must be able to hold tight tolerances (+/- .0005) as needed.
• Reliable individual with a good work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently on assigned tasks without supervision.
• Work overtime as required to meet project and production schedules.
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material.
• Ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements.

Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Uses gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Uses precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe, vertical milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, chop saw, band saw, push and pull broaches and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.
• Fabricates and shapes parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites.
• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines.
• Recognizes, deploys and properly uses inserts, fixtures and tooling.
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.
• Grinding rubber covered rolls of varying material type

Skills

Manual Machining

Lathe operation

Milling

Inspection & metrology

Team collaboration

Overtime availability

Tools

Gauges & measuring tools

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Location: Munising, MI

Description:

The Munising, MI facility is seeking a skilled Machinist to be part of a Maintenance Team that supports paper machines, offline coating/saturating lines, and general mill needs. The position coordinates closely with the Paper Department and Specialties Department teams as customers of the Maintenance Department. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager. This is an hourly paid position that works day shift. Ideal candidate has the attitude, initiative, and excellent skills to support Mativ’s collaborative, high-achievement culture.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
• Reads and interprets blueprints
• Uses gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
• Uses precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe, vertical milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, chop saw, band saw, push and pull broaches and a variety of cutting tools and equipment
• Fabricates and shapes parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites
• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines
• Recognizes, deploys and properly uses inserts, fixtures and tooling
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut
• High level of mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to hold tight tolerances (+/- .0005) as needed
• Grinding rubber covered rolls of varying material type

SAFETY:

The Machinist will accept personal responsibility at all times for themselves and assist where they can with the safety of other team members and contractors. This includes, but is not limited to such things as:

• Ensuring all safety rules and safe work procedures are followed for themselves and by others working in and around the machinery
• All injuries and near misses are reported and followed up in a timely manner
• Housekeeping standards and expectations are maintained
• Providing leadership and active participation in team safety meetings, discussions, and training opportunities
• Following all safety procedures such as Lockout, Confined Space, PPE, etc.
• Participate in crew discussions (both within maintenance and with operations) prior to major events, e.g. down days, etc.

Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in Manual Machining
• Must be proficient in operating lathes and mills
• Must be able to hold tight tolerances (+/- .0005) as needed
• Reliable individual with a good work ethic
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently on assigned tasks without supervision
• Work overtime as required to meet project and production schedules
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
• Ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to work seven (7) days per week when required
• Ability to work sixteen (16) hours per day when required
• Ability to work shifts
• Ability to respond to call-ins at any time of day or night
• Ability to maintain acceptable attendance
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat and stoop
• Ability to read and understand instructions, procedures, and equipment training manuals
• Ability to accurately read and record data
• Ability to climb stairs and work from steps, ladders, scaffolds, mobile lifts and elevator platforms
• Ability to operate/use manual and powered material handling equipment such as a pickup truck, hand dolly, chain fall, chain hoist, electric hoist, tractor, truck and heavy equipment as needed
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures when necessary
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces when necessary
• Ability to work on and around moving equipment
• Ability to lift/move weights of up to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to go out of town over night for training
• Ability to learn and utilize PC based systems

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.