Machinist US at Brown Machine Group – Beaverton, Michigan

QUALITY SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY:

Irrespective of other responsibilities, have the freedom and authority to initiate action to prevent product non-conformity, identify and record quality problems, recommend solutions, verify implementation, and control further process until the deficiency has been corrected.

POSITION SCOPE:

Maintain, set-up, and operate equipment efficiently maximizing machine utilization and produce parts to required specifications per the production schedule.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
2. Assure that material to be machined is correct for the job.
3. Select and use appropriate tooling.
4. Program and/or operate machine at proper speeds and feeds for material being machined.
5. Understand feeds, speeds, tooling, and operational sequences.
6. Perform needed metrology sections and report issues.
7. Assist in training personnel when appropriate including machine, job, fixture, and part specific issues as they arise on a day-to-day basis.
8. Responsible for meeting performance goals for scrap, rework, labor efficiency and downtime.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accept temporary or permanent assignment to a machine or machine group as per company policy.
2. Follow all applicable safety procedures and policies as outlined in the BMG Employee Handbook.
3. Maintain good housekeeping in work area.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
2. Four years experience as a machinist preferred.
3. Proficient in reading CNC G-Code language preferred.
4. Basic math skills to include trigonometry, etc.
5. Experience in reading blueprints and GD&T.
6. Ability to multi-task without losing efficiency or accuracy.
7. Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal instruction.
8. Ability to work with minimum tolerances of .0005”.
9. Basic computer skills preferred.
10. 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.)