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Junior Mill Operator

Job in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, 49091, USA
Listing for: Burr Oak Tool
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Job Details

Purpose: Correctly operate assigned machines to produce high quality parts while meeting or exceeding productivity expectations. Reports to designated supervisor or lead.

Roles:
Expected behaviors and activities performed to fulfill responsibilities
  • Practice and encourage the best safety practices resulting in zero lost time within department.
  • Implement and practice effective 5S and participate in regular team 5S audits.
  • Set an example of working hard and doing the right things, exhibit energy and positivity.
  • Accountable to follow instruction and established routines and processes to achieve results.
  • Understand and achieve Reasonable Expectations (REs) for current position and responsibilities (excellent productivity and quality) and participate in regular team process audits.
  • Engage in clear, courteous, effective, honest, and open communications with team members and others within and outside the company.
  • Develop and seek positive relationships; actively participate in regular huddles and goal setting.
Responsibilities:
Quantifiable metrics to which a person is held accountable
  • Arrive at work and position consistently on time; remain present and engaged the entire assigned shift.
  • Able to recognize and document patterns in process and problem solving.
  • Participate in regular employee reviews including setting and achieving goals.
  • Within first three months:
    • Capable of reading basic prints, tool sheet, NCR’s, production traveler.
    • Able to correctly locate and gather material and perform basic setups for jobs.
    • Able to lift and maneuver material and parts as required.
    • Capable of using all hand measurement devices.
    • Some knowledge on tooling types.
    • Limited knowledge of feed rates and spindle speeds.
    • Able to check in and identify parts.
    • Able to measure parts for tight tolerances.
    • Has basic shimming ability.
    • Perform daily inspections looking for leaks, fluid levels, quality of filters and general machine condition.
    • Able to deburr parts as required.
    • Able to learn and operate a crane and fork truck, and obtain a certificate, if required.
  • Some quality issues on inspection of parts anticipated.
Skills:

Essential qualifications and functions gained through training and experience
  • High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
  • Previous manufacturing or machine assembly experience preferred.
  • General computer skills.
  • Able to read and interpret engineering prints, including making accurate measurements.
  • 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 start date.
Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing

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