Machinist

Description

Britten Inc. is a world-class event fabricator, partnering with leading brands and agencies to design, engineer, and build high-impact environments that perform in the real world. For 40 years, we’ve combined world-class design thinking with advanced fabrication, printing, and manufacturing capabilities to deliver complex, large-scale experiences; from custom event builds and branded environments to immersive installations that bring campaigns to life.

Headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, Britten is built for execution at the highest level. We take on ambitious, complex work and deliver it from concept through fabrication and final deployment. Our reputation has been earned through a solution-driven mindset, a commitment to precision, and the ability to turn bold ideas into fully realized physical experiences.

We are a team of builders, problem-solvers, and collaborators who thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments. We believe in craftsmanship, accountability, and doing whatever it takes—together—to deliver work that stands apart.

At Britten, we don’t just build what’s been done before. We build what’s next.

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We are looking for an individual who is motivated, mechanically inclined, and process driven to run the machines that help us to fabricate world-class projects for retail environments, events, immersive experiences, trade shows, and more. This person will drive throughput while focusing on Britten quality control standards. This is a key member of the team focused on safely and efficiently meeting production goals and stepping in to help where needed to meet the needs of our customers.

We want people who align with and can live our core values:

We Say Yes

We Hustle
We Think Bigger

We Keep Promises

We Build People Up

• Operates CNC Routers, Edge-banders, Beam Saws, Lasers, CNC Foam Mill and hot-wire, 3D printers, Drill and Dowel machines, etc. (ALL equipment)
• A flexible member of our machining team - cross-trained on all equipment and processes
• Works with a sense of urgency and requires the team to meet deadlines
• Keeps shop and work area clean and organized by leading 6S initiatives
• Hits daily, weekly, and monthly throughput goals & targets
• Troubleshoots production problems/issues
• Understands our visual management systems, and becomes autonomous with own cut-list
• Checks part quality and uphold build standard
• Responsible for machine’s preventative maintenance
• Being part of a team that works to drive continuous improvement
• Learning and adhering to safety requirements
• Interest and ability to work long hours and weekends as needed
• Operating industrial forklifts
• Follows all safety standards and procedures
• Align with and believe in the company core values:
  We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Please note this job description is not designed to be exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Experience in carpentry, woodworking, or in a high-intensity manufacturing setting is strongly considered but not required
• Familiarity with computer-controlled machinery and various computer operating systems is strongly considered but not required
• Interest and ability to work long hours and weekend as needed
• Good hand eye coordination
• Outstanding work ethic and dependability
• Proactive self-starter with a positive attitude
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools including their design, repair and maintenance (including table…