Technician - Mill Set Up

Brasscraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, plumbing service and repair parts, and drain cleaning and plumbing hand tools for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, Brasscraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. Brasscraft has set the plumbing standard for 70 years, with industry leading brands including BrassCraft® and Plumbshop®.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mill Technician performs set ups and troubleshooting on equipment in a Stainless Steel Tube Production Cell, including Tube Mills, Tube Swagers, Tube Corrugators, Chillers and Tig welders, to manufacture corrugated steel connectors. This position may at times require machine operation, quality checks, training of operators , and forklift operation.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Makes safety the number one priority by leading by example, addressing unsafe conditions & behaviors, and supporting safety improvement initiatives

• Supports continuous improvement by participating in events and submitting opportunities for improvements.

• Set up , and adjustment or replacement of tooling such as form rollers, weldbox , swager buttons, corrugator rings.

• Ensures quality procedures are met for their role based on the control plan

• Communicates with operators, team leads, quality technicians, supervisors, managers , maintenance technicians and engineers.

• Performs PM and mechanical rebuild on above mentioned equipment

• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production/industrial environment

• Strong mathematical skills

• Proficiency with measurements tools, use of caliper, micrometer, test indicators, etc

• Familiarity with machine control panels.

• Basic computer literacy skills. Comfortable navigating in Windows and Microsoft office

• Mechanical background.

• General understanding of welding, swage and forming

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical College program or courses

• Previous work experience with precision alignment

• Previous experience with Tig welding

• Experience on Driestern or Mill Master equipement

Proficiencies:

• Dependable, Team Oriented, Positive Attitude

• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment.

• Strong attention to detail and follow through.

Physical Requirements:

• Close vision requirements to inspect parts