Machine Technician 1 - Expander

Burr OAK Tool • Sturgis, MI

2d

About The Position

The Machine Technician 1 builds components and assemblies for a variety of machines with a focus on quality and efficiency, ensuring machines are ready for additional processing and finishing. The role assembles relatively simple, somewhat repetitive machines and parts, and uses tools, machinery, measurement instruments, and material-handling equipment as needed.

The technician is expected to follow safety practices, established instructions and processes, and effective 5S practices; meet productivity and quality expectations; participate in team audits, huddles, goal setting, and employee reviews; and communicate and work constructively with others. A current drug screen must be documented before the start date.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Appropriate written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and determined to attain goals.
• Documentation of a current drug screen must be provided prior to the start date.
• Ability to receive a forklift license and learn to operate cranes and man-lifts.
• Math skills and ability to use various measurement tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
• High energy level and comfort performing multifaceted projects alongside day-to-day activities.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at work and the assigned position consistently on time, and remain present and engaged for the entire assigned shift.
• Recognize and document patterns in processes and problem solving.
• Participate in regular employee reviews, including setting and achieving goals.
• Assemble relatively simple machines and their individual parts, which are somewhat repetitive in nature.
• Use appropriate tools to accomplish tasks.
• Remove burrs and rough surfaces from metal parts with hand tools and grinders as required.
• Operate drill presses, mills, lathes, and grinders to assist with assembly operations as required.
• Transport assemblies as needed using forklifts and cranes.
• Read blueprints and use measurement instruments to assemble parts and machines to specifications.
• Verify part alignment and clearance using micrometers and gauges.
• Practice and encourage safety practices, effective 5S, and participation in team and process audits.
• Follow instructions and established routines and processes, and meet productivity and quality expectations.
• Communicate effectively and courteously and participate in team huddles and goal setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED