ProtoTrak Lathe and Milling Machinist – Second Shift

Bausch+Ströbel; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

401(k) with 4% match

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Bausch+Ströbel in Branford, CT seeks an experienced machinist to set up, operate, and maintain ProtoTRAK lathe and milling machines to produce precision parts per drawings.

You must read prints, select speeds/feeds, perform setups, and use precision instruments to verify dimensions; the role includes safety and quality adherence.

Second shift 3:00 pm–11:30 pm with overtime; benefits include medical/dental plans, 401(k) match, paid holidays and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training preferred.
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Responsibilities

• Produce precision parts on ProtoTRAK lathes/mills to engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret prints and production orders.
• Perform own setups and ERP data entry.
• Verify final dimensions with micrometers, calipers, fixtures and gauges.
• Perform preventative maintenance on shop equipment.
• Follow safety rules, Quality Management System and company policies.
• Promote customer focus.

Skills

ProtoTRAK lathe/mill operation

Speeds, feeds, tooling selection

Conversational programming

Metric system familiarity

Read/interpret prints

Turning lathe and mill experience

Precision measurement tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED, vocational training preferred

Job description

Company Description

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to use your production support skills in a successful and growing company? If you have a desire to work in an energetic, collaborative environment and you are looking for long-term growth then check out this opportunity at Bausch + Stroebel Machine Company, Inc.!

Company Description

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to use your production support skills in a successful and growing company? If you have a desire to work in an energetic, collaborative environment and you are looking for long-term growth then check out this opportunity at Bausch + Stroebel Machine Company, Inc.!

Our goal: Providing the best technical and economical answers to the challenges presented by the world market.

With this clear goal in mind, we are designing and manufacturing packaging equipment for the pharmaceutical and allied industries. From modest beginnings more than 50 years ago - with a staff of only four - Bausch+Ströbel has developed into an international enterprise. It is now one of the leading manufacturers in pharmaceutical packaging equipment.

We are striving to create optimal solutions for our customers. To achieve this aim, we are continually making innovations to improve products and processes.

Company Philosophy

Our philosophy is and has always been respectful, fair and open communication with customers, partners and employees. In practice, this means:

• The know-how and competence of our qualified and highly motivated personnel are the basis for the success and future development of our company
• Teamwork in a co-operative atmosphere, job satisfaction, responsibility and willingness to make decisions are pillars of our company strategy
• Continuity by in-house training and targeted support of our personnel
• Our global network of associated companies has the advantage that we are at our customers' doorsteps

Job Description

This position will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining ProtoTrak lathe and milling machines to produce precision parts according to technical drawings and quality standards. This role requires a strong understanding of machining principles, proficiency in interpreting blueprints, and the ability to work independently to achieve production goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce precision quality parts machining a variety of materials to engineering specification (SS304, 316L, aluminum and a variety of plastics, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret prints.
• Review Production Status Report and complete orders as needed.
• Perform own setups.
• Punch job in ERP system
• Verifying final dimensions with print, by using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, fixtures and gauges.
• Perform preventative maintenance on shop equipment.
• Must understand and comply with all safety rules, Quality Management System and company policies.
• Promote customer focus

Qualifications

Skills

• Program, set up, and operate ProtoTRAK lathes and milling machines using conversational controls
• Select proper speeds, feeds, and tooling for various materials
• Familiar with conversational programming
• Familiar with the metric system
• Ability to read and interpret prints
• Experience in turning lathe and mill
• Use and proficiently apply precision measuring tools

Competencies

• Quick learner to become proficient with controls and creating plus editing conversational programs
• Sense for precision and quality, ability to spot, measure, and deliver exact standards in both physical measurements (dimensional precision) and appearance (visible quality)
• Work independently
• Highly dependable with an excellent attendance record is required

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer without current or future sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Education

• High School Graduate or GED. Preferably from a vocational-technical high school, the completion of an apprenticeship program, or a community college/technical school training program.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the manufacturing shop environment.
• In addition to competitive compensation, you will enjoy working in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment and be provided with company-paid uniforms.

Position Type

This is a full-time (non-exempt/hourly) position. Compensation will range from $28 to $33 an hour, based on experience, plus a 15% second shift differential. Non-exempt employees will receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the calculated hourly rate for time worked in excess of 40 hours per week.

Hours

Second Shift, M-F, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm – Overtime is possible

Benefits

We offer medical and dental plans (company pays 83% of the premium for employees and eligible dependents); company-paid short term and long term disability plans, company-paid life insurance and AD&D plans; voluntary vision plan; voluntary life and dependent life plans at discounted group rates; a 401(k) plan with a 4% safe harbor company match, company paid holidays and generous paid time off plan (starting with 18 PTO days per year and increasing accrual rate every 2 1/2 years).

Home Office / Travel

This position is located in Branford, CT and requires no travel.

If you meet the qualifications and feel this position is a good match for your skills and interests, please send your resume and a cover letter including your hourly requirement.

Bausch + Stroebel’s US Headquarters is located in Branford, CT

https://us.bausch-stroebel.com

https://www.bausch-stroebel.com/en

Bausch + Stroebel is an Equal Opportunity Employer