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Machine Technician 1

Burr OAK Tool Inc
Sturgis, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/10/2026

 Position: Machine Technician 1                                                                                                       Salary Grade: 3

 
Primary Purpose: Build components and assemblies for a variety of machines with a quality mindset and in an efficient manner to ensure that the machines are ready for additional processing and finishing.

 

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 process 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 department and 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.

 

·         Assemble relatively simple machines and their individual parts that are somewhat repetitive in nature. Utilize 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 in assembly operation as required.

 

·         Transport various assemblies as needed using forklifts and cranes.

 

·         Read blueprints and utilize measurement instruments to assemble parts and machines according to specifications.

 

·         Verify alignment and clearance of parts using micrometers and gauges.

 

 

 

Essential qualifications and skills

 

·         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 start date.

 

·         Ability to receive forklift license and learn to operate cranes and man-lifts.

 

·         Must have math skills and ability to utilize various measurement tools.

 

·         Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible.

 

·         High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.

 

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