Machinist

BMG is a capital equipment manufacturer of thermoforming machines used in the conversion of plastic and paper sheets into high-value-add products. Our equipment has been made in the USA for over 70 years and has thermoforming systems operating in over 85 countries worldwide in virtually every industry.

We are looking for a Machinist to work in our Beaverton, MI location. Our machinists set‑up, operate and maintain lathes and mills to produce precision parts. They are comfortable with some machine programming and are responsible for setting up the machine, selecting the appropriate tools, adjusting the machine to control speed, material feed, and making sure machines are set up properly and working well.

Our machinists inspect product using gauging instruments to maintain specified requirements.

• Set up and operate mills to machine parts to specified dimensions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Assure that material to be machined is correct for the job.
• Select and use appropriate tooling and fixturing for the job.
• Program and/or operate machine at proper speeds and feeds for material being machined.
• Inspect parts during and after machining to ensure accuracy using precision measuring instruments.
• Assist in training personnel when appropriate including machine, job, fixture, and part specific issues as they arise on a day to day basis.

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible Spending Account and Other Supplemental Plan Options
• Employer Paid Life insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay effective upon hire date
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 2+ years experience in CNC machining – majority experience on lathes.
• Competence in shop math, to include trigonometry.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Ability to work with minimum tolerances of .0005".
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Basic tool requirement.
• Willingness and ability to work off-shift schedules as needed.

• Lift, push, and pull up 35 to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Walk for extended periods of time.
• May work in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time, perform sustained manual activities at low to moderate levels of exertion.
• Must be able to access and navigate within each department at the organization’s facilities (i.e., climb stairs, ladders, etc.).

Full-time

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on machine experience.

• First Shift – for training: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, then could move to an off‑shift
• Second Shift 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday – Friday + 7% Shift Premium
• Third Shift 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM, Sunday – Thursday + 5% Shift Premium

BMG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, please call  and ask for Human Resources.