Machinist III

BG Products, Inc.; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Profit sharing

Life AD&D

Job summary

BG Products, Inc. in Derby, KS seeks an experienced Machinist III to set up and program tools, monitor production, and ensure parts meet exact specifications.

You will read blueprints, perform quality checks, and collaborate with engineers to optimize processes in a climate-controlled shop. The position requires 5–8 years of precision machining, strong troubleshooting skills, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 5–8 years of precision machining experience required.
• On-the-job training will be provided for specific job assignments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Set up and troubleshoot lathes and mills in the machining department.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in meeting production schedules and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with machinists to improve machining skills and knowledge transfer.
• Align holding fixtures and tools to machine parts to specifications.
• Perform regular quality checks and document results.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area and equipment.

Skills

Precision machining

Lathes & mills setup

Blueprints & drawings

Quality checks

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Looking For An Experience Machinist IiiLocation - Derby, KS (Climate Controlled Environment)

Looking For An Experience Machinist IiiLocation - Derby, KS (Climate Controlled Environment)
Work Scheduled - Monday to Thursday 5am - 330pm
We offer competitive wages, excellent medical, dental, vision benefits, 401K, Profit Sharing, Paid Life AD&D, Paid Short & Long Term Disability, YMCA & Derby Rec Center discount memberships amd FREE BG Products on request.

Job Purpose

Qualified candidates will set up and program various tools and equipment to create, modify, or repair precision parts. During production, responsible to monitor the machinery and conduct regular quality checks to ensure they are running properly and that the parts are being produced according to specifications. Accuracy is crucial to our production, attention to detail and be extremely focused on their work.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies and presents a professional, positive attitude at all times.
• Be proficient at setting up and troubleshooting all lathes and all mills in the machining department.
• Assist the Production Supervisor and Operations Manager in meeting and maintaining production schedules and delivery requirements.
• Actively work with all machinists to increase their machining skillsets by being a resource for knowledge and information.
• Promote good work ethics and integrity by actively “leading by example”.
• Setup equipment to machine parts to specification using machine tools such as lathes or mills.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to verify the methods or sequences of operations needed to machine parts.
• Confer with Engineering and the CNC Programmers to evaluate new or existing parts and recommend changes or modifications to improve efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools or materials onto machines.
• Accurately read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions to ensure machined parts meet all quality specifications.
• Use measuring instruments or gauges to assure conformance to all quality specifications.
• Observe and listen to operating machines in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment to keep machines operational.
• Identify dull tooling and replace it as necessary.
• Machine quality parts to meet production schedules and delivery requirements.
• Work with other machinists to help resolve machine issues.
• Document part quantities both accepted and rejected.
• Complete documentation to meet all ISO requirements.
• Adhere to all company quality and safety policies.
• Separate and dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment to a like new appearance.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional manner.
• Maintain a clean and professional workplace appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• (5 to 8) years of Precision Machining Experience required.
• On-the-job training will be provided for specific job assignments.