Are you all about speeds and feeds? Are you obsessed with finding ways to improve productivity and performance of your machine? This is the job for you. Detroit Edge is seeking a Machinist, Mill, or Saw Operator with a willingness to learn, exceptional work ethic and mechanical aptitude. Detroit Edge promotes from within, and if you’re looking for career advancement in the industry, this is the place for you! Rate commensurate with experience and skill. Must have reliable transportation and good attendance is a must.

Machinist, Mill, & Saw Operator Responsibilities & Duties

• Read and interpret documents including process sheets, blueprints, sketches, and work orders
• Load and unload parts into fixtures for machining purposes and deburring
• Operate machines with proven programs
• Monitor the production process
• Perform and document In-Process Inspections
• Move parts and paperwork to the next stage of production
• Maintain work areas and equipment

Machinist, Mill, & Saw Operator Qualifications & Skills

• 5-10 years experience in an active Machinist role
• Capable of running Floor Mills, Bridge Mills, Planer Mills, & Saws
• Good math and mechanical aptitude with a strong desire to learn and grow
• Critical thinking and a drive for problem-solving
• A positive and a proactive mindset
• A strong work ethic and reliable attendance
• Ability to Set-Up and prove out new & existing jobs.
• Loading & Unloading of Parts into Machines & Fixtures using Cranes & Magnets
• Candidate must be able to read and use inspection equipment & tools (Micrometers, Calipers, Etc)

The Good Stuff (Benefits):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with employer match
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Annual Profit Sharing Program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability insurance
• When you join our team, you join our family. We’re big enough to be a preferred supplier to global brand names, but small enough to know you by name and recognize your achievements. We invest in our team with training and development, and provide opportunities for growth and advancement.

About Our Team:

Our Operators, Machinists, and Grinders work with all kinds of manufacturing equipment used to produce components for the Machine Tool & Shear Blade Industries; Vertical & Horizontal CNC Machining Centers, Milling & Saw Equipment, Blanchard & Surface Grinders, Heat Treating Equipment, etc. These employees are the backbone of our organization. To be successful, you must demonstrate a willingness to learn, exceptional work ethic, and mechanical aptitude. If it’s a fit, we’ll work together to find something you enjoy and excel at, whether it’s specializing in one machine or learning them all. You won’t get bored here! It’s an important job at a place you can build a real career.

Job Type: Full-time

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift (Flex Shift)
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Two Locations:

• Detroit, MI
• Roseville, MI
• MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT EACH LOCATION

About Detroit Edge Tool Company:

Detroit Edge Tool Company (DETCO) is a 5th Generation Family-Owned business focused on manufacturing precision rails & wear parts for the Aerospace, Automation, & Steel Mill Industries as well as Shear Blades for the Scrap & Demolition Industries. We are a leading supplier to industries globally, all while maintaining the values and commitment of a family-owned American manufacturing company.

Passed down through 5 generations, DETCO remains the oldest shear blade, machine knife & machine way manufacturer in the world. To us, this means we’ve stood the test of time, innovated/re-invented ourselves and served our customers better than the competition. For our employees, it means we’re not going anywhere, providing job security, pay and benefits!

Over 135 years later, we built our reputation on strong family values, continuous improvement, American-Made Quality, and loyalty from both customers and members of our team, and we’re looking for likeminded people to grow with us as an American manufacturing legacy.

Looking to start or advance your career in manufacturing? Do you want to do work that engages your mind? Something you can really take pride in? Let’s talk! Business is booming at Detroit Edge and multiple positions are available at both of our locations. I’m sure you have some questions, perhaps you want to see the facility for yourself. Either way, a great way to start the conversation is to apply.

Best of Detroit Award Winner for Industrial Equipment: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Join a globally recognized team that enables you to learn and grow in a clean, safe, and supportive environment. We’re looking forward to making you part of our family!