Production Machinist- 1st shift

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Brass Craft Manufacturing Company is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of rough plumbing products for the new construction, repair, and remodel markets. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Novi, Michigan, the company operates manufacturing facilities across the United States. Through its industry‑leading Brass Craft® brand, Brass Craft provides a variety of solutions designed with the professional plumber in mind, including water stops, connectors, gas connectors, and water heater connectors sold at wholesale supply houses and home improvement retailers nationwide.

The Machine Operator is responsible for efficiently setting up and operating various rotary transfer machining equipment, including Buffoli Nuts and Fittings, Davenports, and Acmes. The operator will also repair tooling, spindles, belts, sheaves, bearings, and other machine components.

• Make safety your number one priority by leading by example, addressing unsafe conditions & behaviors, and supporting safety improvement initiatives.
• Read and interpret blueprints and layouts to ensure machinery setup is accurate.
• Operate machines, including loading stock, to meet production and quality targets.
• Perform operator quality checks, verifying conformance to tolerances.
• Complete production records, including output, tool changes performed, issues encountered, and recommendations for improvement.
• Perform basic inspection and maintenance on machines, including checking oil, pressures, and coolant levels.
• Cross‑train and perform in other work centers as needed to meet customer demands.
• Ability to work 1st shift (7am‑3pm).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong attention to safety; ability to maintain a safe working environment.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to accurately read blueprints and precision measurement tools.
• Good communication, basic math, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to regularly lift a minimum of 35 lbs. and perform repetitive motions with arms and hands.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time while performing work.

• Previous rotary transfer machining experience.
• Previous experience with tooling adjustments, set‑ups, change‑overs and troubleshooting.

$22.00 - $33.00 per hour (actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills).

EEO Statement

Brasscraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. Brasscraft is an E‑Verify employer.