Screw Machinist - Setup Technician

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, plumbing service and repair parts, and drain cleaning and plumbing hand tools for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, BrassCraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. Brasscraft has set the plumbing standard for 70 years, with industry leading brands including BrassCraft® and Plumbshop®.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Screw Machine Technician is responsible for set up, operation and rebuild activities on Acme Gridley equipment with the possibility to assist/cross train on Davenport or rotary transfer machines. In this role you will work with the Production Supervisor and our team of skilled engineers to efficiently set up and produce quality product while identifying areas for improvement in the process.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Makes safety the number one priority by leading by example, addressing unsafe conditions & behaviors, and supporting safety improvement initiatives
• Effectively utilize blueprints and layouts to set up / change over screw machines
• Operates multiple production machines as required by production standards
• Verifys product quality using precision measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauges etc.
• Monitor tool life and replace worn tooling and attachments
• Record production output on hour-by-hour sheets and communicate causes of gaps to target.
• Perform mechanical maintenance and assist maintenance team with larger preventative projects
• Replace gear, cams, attachments and clutches when required
• Coach and train junior operators
• Keep the work area clean and organized following 5S discipline
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of Set up experience on Acme Gridley screw machines in production/industrial environment
• Strong GD&T knowledge
• Strong knowledge of machining feed and speeds relating to a variety of metals
• Strong measurements skills, use of gauging equipment
• Basic computer literacy skills. Comfortable navigating in Windows and Microsoft office
• Mechanical background
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical College program or courses
• Previous experience with Buffoli rotary transfer, Davenport, or Tsugami CNC equipment
  
  

Proficiencies:

• Dependable, Team Oriented, Positive Attitude
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow through.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Close vision requirements to inspect parts
• Must be able to move in a variety of ways
  
  

Company: BrassCraft Manufacturing

Shift 1 (United States of America)Full time

Brasscraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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