Machinist 2 - Night Shift

Burr Oak Tool Inc.; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Burr Oak Tool Inc. in Sturgis, Michigan is seeking a skilled machinist to operate machines and produce high-quality parts efficiently. The successful candidate will be responsible for reading and interpreting complex engineering prints and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

The ideal applicant has a high school diploma or GED, prior manufacturing experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Join our team and contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or machine assembly experience required, equivalent to a junior machinist.
• Documentation of a current drug screen must be provided prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Capable of reading advanced prints.
• Understand how to verify and load tooling and enter tool data.
• Able to create more complex part setups utilizing all available tools.
• Full ability to read and understand programs and able to write and edit simple programs.
• Participate in regular employee reviews including setting and achieving goals.

Skills

Manufacturing or machine assembly experience

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering prints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

South Street-Sturgis, MI
Burr OAK Tool Corporate
405 W South St
Sturgis, MI 49091, USA

Purpose: Correctly operate assigned machines to produce high quality parts while meeting or exceeding productivity expectations. Reports to designated supervisor or lead.

Roles

• Promote a safety culture within the team and the department.
• Understand and implement 5S as part of continuous improvement.
• Set an example of working hard and doing the right things, exhibiting energy and positivity.
• Accountable to follow instruction and established routines and process to achieve results; ability to evaluate procedures and refine as required.
• Engage in clear, courteous, effective, honest, and open communications with team members and others within and outside the company.
• Accept responsibility for consistently excellent productivity and quality.
• Develop and seek positive relationships; actively participate in regular huddles and goal setting.

Responsibilities

• Capable of reading advanced prints.
• Understands how to verify and load tooling and enter tool data.
• Able to create more complex part setups utilizing all available tools and devices.
• Full ability to read and understand programs and able to write and edit simple programs.
• Fluent with all measurement devices.
• Capable of effectively training employees.
• Good understanding of machine controls and axis movement.
• Good knowledge on feed rates and spindle speeds.
• Able to run parts that are “new” to themselves or the company.
• Minimal quality issues.
• Able to recognize and document patterns in process and problem solving.
• Participate in regular employee reviews including setting and achieving goals.
• Arrive at work and position consistently on time; remain present and engaged the entire assigned shift.

Skills

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• Previous manufacturing or machine assembly experience required (equivalent to a junior machinist at Burr Oak Tool).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible.
• Ability to remain calm and determined to attain goals.
• Able to read and interpret engineering prints, including making accurate measurements.
• Documentation of a current drug screen must be provided prior to start date.

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