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Machinist

Gast
Benton, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
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POSITION TITLE: Machinist

REPORTING TO: Value Stream Supervisor

LOCATION: Benton Harbor, MI

Who is GAST Manufacturing?

As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, GAST Manufacturing has a long history of being the leader in design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. We specialize in offering cost effective solutions for a wide variety of industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental cleanup applications. We are looking to add more talent to our team.

Scope of Role: Machinists ensure all products are made safely, with the highest quality, and in an efficient manner.

Essential Duties

  • Plans machining in cell by studying work orders, blueprints, set up sheets to ensure quality production.
  • Sets up and operates various machines as rotation takes place within a work cell.
  • Translate instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct function.
  • Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines.
  • Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate large number of parts.
  • Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result.
  • Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly.
  • Meet production schedules.
  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, cleaning, and tool replacement.
  • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • Ensure that the machines are operating correctly and that pieces are cut to perfection
  • Perform maintenance on the machines and replace dull or aged parts as necessary.

Measures Of Performance

  • No safety incidents
  • Quality Audit first pass yield
  • Hourly Rate i.e. units per man hour

Education And Experience Requirements Or Equivalencies

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • At least one year of experience operating CNC machines
  • Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
  • Completion of an apprenticeship or training program is preferred

OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES

  • Technical ability and basic math skills
  • Ability to use precision gauges and measuring instruments
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement
  • Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to operate a computer, fax machine, and other office equipment
  • Ability to work as part of a team

GAST Manufacturing, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

Job Family: Operations

Business Unit: Gast

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