Tool Room Machinist

Job Title: Tool Room Machinist 2nd Shift

Location: Dexter, MI (Onsite)

Duration: Full-Time


About the job
Tier 1 automotive supplier located west of Ann Arbor, MI has immediate openings for a Tool Room Machinist, the Tool Room Machinist will cut, shape, finish, and maintain tools to make parts to print.



Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high standard for safety, workmanship, product quality and productivity.
• Primarily a support role running multiple pieces of tool room equipment to make parts to print.
• Proficiency in multiple machines and above average knowledge is expected.
• Build, rework, maintain, and repair all forms of tooling using available equipment and resources.
• Work from design prints, sketches, sample parts and oral instructions.
• Personally, possess basic inspection and machining skills to effectively perform your job.
• Determine the best method to manage and complete a project by a designated due date.
• Work as a team lead as well as a team member depending on the departmental workload.
• Effectively communicate with other personnel and educate others in best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tool modifications, repair, preventative maintenance and individual work performed throughout the shift.
• Safely use a forklift, crane or jib hoist to move materials and tooling.
• Actively participate in the 5S program, which is to Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain in order to maintain a highly productive work environment.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company's goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely and accurately operate all measuring and production equipment, to include: all common machining equipment, mills, lathes, grinders, etc.
• Ability to program computer-controlled tool room equipment.
• ProtoTRAK programming a plus.
• Working knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.
• Ability to work independently, and with engineers and machinists.
• Proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to Stick and TIG weld is preferred.
• Use of all inspection measurement equipment standard in the tool making industry
• Time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Read, understand and follow specifications and prints.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Post high school machinist program or demonstrated the ability to perform the tasks, required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Experience

• Grinding: 2 years (Required)
• Milling: 2 years (Required)
• Lathe: 2 years (Required)
• Working algebra, geometry, and trigonometry : 2 years (Required)

Shift Availability

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)