Machinist

Bekum America; Williamston (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The ideal candidate has Journeyman machining certification, 8+ years of experience, and leadership skills to coordinate activities with engineering and production. We offer comprehensive benefits and a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Machinist or Tool & Die maker certification or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of relevant machining experience
• Proficiency operating CNC equipment including boring mill
• Ability to produce machined parts incl. prototype equipment with minimal supervision
• Expertise in holding and tooling for blow molding processes
• Strong leadership and coordination skills
• Work with metric and inch measurement systems
• Knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA safety standards

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with safety standards (OSHA/MIOSHA) and company rules
• Plan and execute machining tasks from work orders, blueprints, and tolerances
• Configure and operate CNC mills and lathes, set parameters, verify settings
• Maintain quality by measuring, troubleshooting, and following QA procedures
• Meet production goals for cycle time, quantity, and quality
• Perform preventative maintenance and housekeeping
• Collaborate with supervision, engineering, and production to resolve issues
• Operate power equipment and material handling equipment
• Use hand tools and work in metric/inch systems
• Submit daily time accounting and payroll information

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T understanding

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Journeyman Machinist or Tool & Die maker certification

Tools

CNC equipment (boring mill)

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 the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and Company safety standards.
• Plan and execute machining tasks by studying work orders, blueprints, and specifications; interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Configure and operate CNC machines, mills, and lathes by entering instructions, setting parameters, and verifying settings.
• Maintain quality standards by observing operations, taking measurements, troubleshooting processes, and adhering to quality assurance procedures.
• Meet production goals in terms of cycle time, quantity, and quality.
• Perform preventative maintenance and housekeeping to ensure good quality and safe operation.
• 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.).
• Use personal hand tools and work with both metric and inch systems.
• Submit daily time accounting, payroll information, and other required paperwork.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Journeyman, Machinist, or Tool and Die maker certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in machining
• Proficiency in operating CNC equipment, including boring mill
• Ability to produce machined parts, including prototype equipment, with minimal supervision
• Expertise in manufacturing three-dimensional holding and punch tooling, mold modification or repair, and special tooling for blow molding process
• Strong leadership and coordination skills
• Ability to work with both metric and inch systems
• Knowledge of OSHA and MIOSHA safety standards

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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