About the position
Britten, Inc. is a veteran-owned (VOSB), creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35+ years, we’ve leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper. Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this creative production studio known as Britten seeks talented individuals to join our team. We’ve built a reputation for saying "yes" to projects others won't touch. Our people make that possible, individuals who put a premium on thoughtful service, care about the people next to them, and are willing to go the extra mile on projects they touch.
Responsibilities
- Operates CNC Routers, Edge-banders, Beam Saws, Lasers, CNC Foam Mill and hot-wire, 3D printers, Drill and Dowel machines, etc.
- 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 weekend as needed
- Operating industrial forklifts
- Follows all safety standards and procedures
Requirements
- 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
- 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 saw, panel saw, jointer, planer, molder, shaper and/or mortise), preferred
- Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings
- Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task and work independently
- Extreme attention to the details
- Computer savvy with basic understanding of computer programming
- Sense of urgency to accurately and timely achieve results
- Ability to make quick decisions in a rapidly changing environment
- Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
- A keen eye for detail and results-driven approach
- Outstanding written, email and oral communication
- Ability to work before/after typical production hours as work may demand
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage options
- 401K with employer match of contribution (Employer match equal to 50% of contributions to the plan, up to 6% of employee’s pay)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (Full time employees)
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance-company provided
- Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots (if position requires and qualifies)
- Company provided safety, skill development and/or leadership training opportunities
