General Information
Country: USA
State: Michigan
City: Kentwood
Office Location: 4360 52nd Street - - - - -
Date posted: 15-Jul-2026
Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Description
Position Description
Position Title
Level 4 Machine Position Code
4400 Date
June 2017
Department Name/Number or Functional Area
Manufacturing Grade
4 Location
All U.S.
Title of Immediate Supervisor
Manager, Operations Employee Group
1 - Employee Employee Subgroup
U1 - Hourly
General Description (Summary description of the primary duties and objectives of the position.)
Supports various machines through the set-up, installation, and removal of dies, jigs, rollers and fixture. Jobs where the average training time for a qualified operator is 9 months or longer. Will need to be proficient at operation of multiple different new manufacturing process machines and of advanced material handling automation cells.Set-ups must result in parts that meet required specifications. Must be able to regularly complete the required number of set-ups as established by management, including first piece part quality checks to required specifications. Will be responsible for general machine upkeep daily tasks along with operator based maintenance of equipment.Familiarity with computer-based machine interaction to set machine parameters. Resolves non-conforming parts issues often related to variations with incoming materials and capable of trouble shooting and resolving any machine/die issues. Makes machine adjustments as needed. Coordinates production runs to meet customer demands. Occasionally sets up and runs engineering specials or production runs as needed. Inspects dies for maintenance needs and works with tooling to resolve issues with new or rebuilt dies and cutters. Assists in training new machine operators as requested. May be responsible for upkeep and accuracy of tooling storage areas in a clean and orderly condition. Responsible to help problem solve setup issues or do setups as needed.
Additionally, employees are expected to abide by all internal control & compliance practices to:
- Safeguard assets from theft and misuse. - Ensure segregation of duties to minimize fraud.
- Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulations. - Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
- Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records.
Requirements Profile (Competencies, skills, abilities, experience, education necessary.)
Skills/Abilities Must have a thorough understanding of the relationship between machine settings and material.
Must have expert experience in trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
Must be capable of setting up complex parts to achieve acceptable quality, also capable of adjusting the machines computer controls to manage the correct speed, tension, etc. in order to maintain quality, safety and to ensure damage does not occur to the machine.
*Familiarity with CNC computer-based machine interaction.Past experience with metal forming, machining, and laser concepts is helpful
*Able to work in a collaborative environment to solve problems and develop new processes
*Willing and able to multitask and run multiple machines with different capabilities simultaneously and prioritize by process
*Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous process improvement
Must have a complete knowledge of how to develop new work Std for new product, work with Engineers and vendors on new process/parts, problem solve any issues with those groups.
Have ability to evaluate tooling conditions and adjust as needed.
Have ability to recognize steel variations and adjust machine as needed.
Work with scheduling to maximize production needs and setup of the machines.... handle shortages as it fits with daily schedule, operator determines how to run shortages.
Computer knowledge required, including SAP for ordering and tracking materials, and for email communications with engineering, quality, tooling, etc.
Able to follow established safety procedures to avoid injury to self and others.
Able to work standing constantly and with frequent bending and twisting.
Able to occasionally lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist; and push / pull up to 15 lbs.
Able to occasionally grasp with moderate force.
Required to read blueprints and use measuring tools (e.g. calipers, linear measuring machine, fixtures, metrology machines etc.) to ensure parts are within quality specifications and all specs on blueprint are transferred to parts. Must understand quality standards and part specifications.
Able to visually inspect parts for defects.
Requires holding tight tolerances on parts.
Education/Experience
*High school diploma or equivalent.
*Experience of 1 year running the machines, own an official posting
Competencies: For the list of competencies, login to http://learning.steelcase.com Under "Reports" select Available, and then select Competency Descriptions by Job Family.
Supervision(Type & degree of staff responsibilities, e.g., selection, performance appraisals, pay determination, etc.)
None
Work Environment (Expected working conditions, physical effort required & approximate amount of travel.)
Manufacturing core steel environment with constant exposure to extremely hazardous machine set-up changes.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.
