Machinist: Precision Maintenance & Reliability

Billerud AB; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plans with virtual/te

Generous 401(k) offerings

HSA contribution match + preventive ex

Company-paid disability insurance

Job summary

Billerud NA is seeking a safety-focused machinist to set up, operate, and maintain machine shop equipment, producing precision components that support mill operations.

Ideal candidates have strong technical skills, experience reading blueprints, and a track record in preventive maintenance within industrial settings. This role emphasizes quality, reliability, and collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification or associate’s degree in machining preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant machining experience preferred.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain manual machining equipment including lathes, mills, grinders.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Perform precision machining to required tolerances and quality standards.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and maintain records.
• Support equipment rebuilds, repairs, and maintenance through machining and documentation.
• Troubleshoot equipment and tooling to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machine shop equipment.
• Maintain tooling, consumables, and steel inventory.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams on equipment concerns.

Skills

Manual machines

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Machining techniques

Multi-craft maintenance

SAP/CMMS familiarity

Independent / team work

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Technical cert or associate degree in machining

Tools

Lathe

Milling

Grinder

Job description

Billerud NA is seeking a safety-focused machinist to set up, operate, and maintain machine shop equipment, producing precision components that support mill operations.

Ideal candidates have strong technical skills, experience reading blueprints, and a track record in preventive maintenance within industrial settings. This role emphasizes quality, reliability, and collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams.