Gage and Fixture Builder
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on776, Baxter Street Southeast, Third Ward, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, United States
About the Team
UGS is a manufacturing organization dedicated to precision engineering and production. Our team operates within a dynamic manufacturing environment where attention to detail and safety are paramount. We value a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate effectively to meet production goals.
About the Role
As a Gage and Fixture Builder, you will be the backbone of our precision assembly process. This position focuses on machining precision details and assembling fixtures that ensure our products meet exacting standards. You will work closely with the Foreman and your team to maintain high-quality output.
Your day-to-day involves operating bridge ports and saws to machine components, performing precision grinding, and assembling check fixtures. Beyond the technical work, you will be responsible for the preventative maintenance of your equipment and keeping your work area clean and safe. You will also drive a company truck as needed for logistics, requiring a valid driver's license but no CDL.
We are looking for someone who can stay focused on tasks, take direction well, and apply decent math skills to their work. While specific training for job-related tasks is available upon request, we value candidates who bring experience in GDT, welding, shop machining, or CAD as a bonus.
Hiring Process
Interested candidates should submit their application highlighting their relevant experience in machining and fixture building. The selection process focuses on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Work location
Work model: On-site
776, Baxter Street Southeast, Third Ward, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, United States
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMachine details using bridge ports and saws
- check_circlePerform precision grinding
- check_circleAssemble check fixtures
- check_circlePerform preventative maintenance on equipment
- check_circleReport unsafe work conditions to management
- check_circleDrive company truck for work-related tasks
- check_circleKeep work area clean and organized
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or GED
- verifiedValid driver's license
- verified18 years of age or older
- verifiedDecent math knowledge
- verifiedExperience in GDT, Welding, Shop Machining, and CAD
Nice to Have
Experience in GDT, Welding, Shop Machining, and CAD.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleDental, vision, and health insurancecheck_circleShort term and long term disability coveragecheck_circleCompany paid life insurancecheck_circleVoluntary life insurance401(k) plan with company match
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: GDT, Welding, Shop Machining, Cad, Bridge Ports, Saws, Precision Grinding, Check Fixtures.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
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In this Gage and Fixture Builder at OGP – Optical Gaging Products role, you will machine details using bridge ports and saws; perform precision grinding; assemble check fixtures; and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
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To qualify for the Gage and Fixture Builder at OGP – Optical Gaging Products position, applicants should have: High school diploma or GED; Valid driver's license; 18 years of age or older; Decent math knowledge; and Experience in GDT, Welding, Shop Machining, and CAD.
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Gage and Fixture Builder at OGP – Optical Gaging Products is based in 776, Baxter Street Southeast, Third Ward, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, United States. This is a on-site role.
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OGP – Optical Gaging Products has listed this Gage and Fixture Builder role as on-site.
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Key skills for Gage and Fixture Builder at OGP – Optical Gaging Products include GDT; Welding; Shop Machining; Cad; Bridge Ports; Saws; Precision Grinding; and Check Fixtures.
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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or GED required.
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About OGP – Optical Gaging Products
OGP – Optical Gaging Products operates within the machinery manufacturing industry, specializing in the production of precision automatic multisensor dimensional metrology systems and associated metrology software for industrial quality control. Based in Rochester, New York, the company provides a comprehensive portfolio of measurement solutions designed to support rigorous inspection needs across various sectors. The product line includes multisensor systems, video measurement units, coordinate measurement machines, 3D laser scanners, optical comparators, and shaft measurement equipment, alongside necessary hardware and software components.
The organization serves a global clientele of manufacturers requiring accurate dimensional data. OGP maintains an extensive international footprint with corporate facilities located in Rochester, Tempe, Ottawa, Frankfurt, Turin, Budapest, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Xi'an, Suzhou, Bangalore, and Tokyo. This widespread presence supports the delivery of its measurement platforms, which include the SmartScope, Fusion, and FlexPoint multisensor systems, along with the SNAP and SprintMVP video measurement systems, high-performance fixed optics systems, laser scanning solutions, and traditional optical comparators.
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