GARR TOOL employees are conscientious, committed, and work as a team to provide the highest level of quality and service to our customers. We have openings for both Machinists and CNC Machinists. A Machinist at GARR TOOL works at a single work station in a team setting and uses a manual grinding machine to modify solid carbide blanks to tight tolerances primarily at the beginning of the manufacturing process. A CNC Machinist at GARR TOOL operates up to 6 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) grinders to manufacture carbide cutting tools to blueprint specifications. The ideal Machinist at GARR TOOL: • Has production experience in a quality focused manufacturing setting • Enjoys and is skilled at creating a product from start to finish • Experience and ability visualizing images in 3D (CNC Machinist) • Can focus and drill down on independent work • Multitasks and works with multiple projects at one time (CNC Machinist) • Communicates well within a team environment • Is mechanically-minded • Can calculate basic addition and subtraction in decimals • Uses computers for data entry (CNC Machinist) • Has a high school diploma or GED If this describes you, please give examples in your application, resume, and/or cover letter. The physical abilities required for this role include standing, reaching, bending, lifting 10-30 lbs., precise visual and audible inspection, verbal communication and the ability to be mobile in and around machinery. Our Machinists work in a clean and well maintained 200,000 square foot facility with a wide variety of technology and equipment. The regular work day is 8 hours with occasional overtime, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. GARR TOOL is a place where you can invest in a career worth lasting. In addition to great hourly wages, our compensation package also includes: • Bonuses up to two times per year • 100% fully paid top-notch health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family, no payroll deducted cost for employees • Annual profit-sharing contributions into a 401k retirement plan with a company match of up to 3% • Paid life insurance policy for employee • Paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance • Paid time off and paid holidays including the week of Christmas Eve through New Years Day GARR TOOL is located in Alma, which is in the center of Michigan and offers a beautiful and affordable place to live. We are also a low-traffic commute to other attractive communities and destinations, like Lansing, Mount Pleasant, and Midland. Please apply here with a resume and cover letter or stop in and fill out an application at 7800 N. Alger Road, Alma, MI 48801, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST. You may also download our Employment Application and email it to careers@garrtool.com
See More Details >>Job Summary: The metal shop machine operator and fabricator utilizes several different industrial machines to fabricate various parts. This person may use several different machines throughout the day. The metal shop supports several other departments, including tube fabrication, wall fabrication, furniture fabrication, and the assembly line. Key Responsibilities: • Adheres to all safety policies and procedures • Follows all pre-established installation and quality methods, procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency of work • Reads order-specific job travelers and/or engineered drawings to ensure each order is produced to specifications • Uses various industrial machines, such as shear, press, roller, etc. to fabricate metal parts • Completes all job duties within given time constraints • Performs other duties as assigned • Cross-trains between several different jobs • Cleans and maintains work area • Pursues continuous improvement to improve efficiency of job duties and work flow Qualifications Job Requirements: • High school diploma or GED • Attention to detail • Excellent problem solving skills • Good verbal and written communication skills • Needs good visual judgment to notice errors and/or defects • Ability to accurately read a tape measure • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions • Ability to work in a fast paced, multifunctional team oriented work environment • Ability to work variable hours with short notice (up to 50+ hrs. per week) Physical Requirements and Environment • Must be physically capable of safely lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance, some items are large and/or awkward and up to 200 lbs. and would require a two-person lift • Involves standing, bending, lifting, twisting, and climbing ladders for long periods as required • Requires repetitive movement • Includes exposure to noise levels that are distracting and/or uncomfortable • Requires wearing personal protective equipment
See More Details >>The Wood Shop Router Operator creates various wood and plastic components using a CNC router. The components are then delivered to the next person in the process. These components support several different areas throughout the plant, including furniture fabrication and the assembly line. Qualifications 1-2 years experience operating a CNC Router
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Alma, MI, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom learning. These apprenticeships, which last about four to five years, require extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual wage for machinists in Michigan is approximately $42,147, with experienced professionals often exceeding $80,640 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring machinists in Alma find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and a stable job market, despite the projected little or no change in overall employment from 2023 to 2033.
