What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at Brown Machine Group?
BMG is a capital equipment manufacturer of highly engineered thermoforming machines used in the conversion of plastic and paper sheets into high-value-add products. Our equipment has been made in the USA for over 70 years and has thermoforming systems operating in over 85 countries worldwide in virtually every industry.
BMG is looking for a Machinist to work in our Beaverton, MI location on any of our shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd). Our Machinists set-up, operate and maintain lathe and milling machines and are comfortable with some machine programming. They are responsible for adjusting the machine to control speed, material feed, and pat of cut and make sure machines are set up properly, working well, and producing quality products. Our machinists inspect product using gauging instrucments to maintain specified requirements.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
- Assure that material to be machined is correct for the job.
- Select and use appropriate tooling.
- Program and/or operate machine at proper speeds and feeds for material being machined.
- Assist in training personnel when appropriate including machine, job, fixture, and part specific issues as they arise on a day to day basis.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
- A minimum of one year experience as a machinist required; Four years experience as a machinist preferred.
- Basic math skills to include trigonometry, etc.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal instruction.
- Ability to work with minimum tolerances of .0005”.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
- Basic tool requirement.
ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lift, push, and pull up 35 to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
- Walk for extended periods of time.
- May work in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time, perform sustained manual activities at low to moderate levels of exertion.
- Must be able to access and navigate within each department at the organization’s facilities (i.e. climb stairs, ladders, etc.)
