Lead Machinist - Bekum America Corporation

We are BEKUM America Corporation, the world’s leading designer and builder of extrusion blow molding machines. We are proud of our legacy, our accomplishments and our worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation. We recognize that our employees are key to our success and we believe in mentoring, tutoring and further developing our employees. We know PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead and coordinate tool room production activities, ensuring quality and productivity standards are met.
• Adhere to and promote OSHA, MIOSHA, and company safety practices, including machinery maintenance and safe operation.
• Manufacture items to specifications using precision measuring equipment, and resolve manufacturing problems in collaboration with supervisors and engineering personnel.
• Provide training, mentorship, and support to team members and apprentices, including analyzing and resolving work-related issues.
• Develop part specifications, create sketches, and review feasibility of rebuilding/retrofitting older Bekum machines with Service and Engineering departments.
• Perform preventative maintenance, ensure good housekeeping, and operate power equipment and material handling equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with the director of manufacturing on departmental schedules, manpower requirements, and delivery dates.
• Maintain personal hand tools necessary for effective task performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or relevant technical certification preferred
• Minimum five years of machining experience in an industrial environment
• Ability to machine all equipment independently with minimal supervision, including prototypes
• Meet all requirements for Machinist III as per Bekum job description
• Leadership experience or training preferred
• Working knowledge of metals, plastics, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Infor21) and personal computer software (word processing, spreadsheets)
• Ability to speak and understand English; knowledge of German technical terms beneficial
• Willingness to travel as required

Bekum America Corporation offers a total compensation package that emphasizes the health and wellbeing of our diverse workforce, and encourages work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits suite aligns with our belief that people are at the center of our success and should be valued as such.

Bekum America offers full medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, tuition assistance, paid holidays, competitive vacation package, 401 (K) with company match and profit sharing, increases tied to performance, and a path for continued training and development.

Bekum America Corporation reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

Your contact person for this position:

Amber Stein, HR Manager, (517) 655-7126, hr@bekumamerica.com