Meltzer has my vote and support 100 percent as I've seen first-hand her level of commitment and passion for truly making a difference for citizens in her community.

There is an upcoming fundraiser (June 24) at C.J. Barrymore's for her campaign.

No. of Openings: 21  (11  First shift, and 10 2^nd shift)

Citizen Status:  US Citizen

Duration:     3-6 Months

Drug Screen: 10 Panel Urinalysis

Bill Rate:  $26.00

Journeyman License is a plus!

Location: Novi, MI 48375

 Short Description:

 This position will require the design, build, repair and maintenance of assembly tools, dies, fixtures and gauges.

Complete Description:

Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work-piece, sequence of operations and setup requirements.

Measure, mark and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work-piece as guides for subsequent machining. Select, align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers and grinders. Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media. Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required.

Verify conformance of finished work-piece to specifications. Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data. Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly. Verify dimensions and alignment of assembly. Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, equipment and test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance. Develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated. Work with engineers, production personnel, programmers and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Behavior Characteristics:

Must be able to multitask, prioritize, show extreme resourcefulness and problem solving skills and perform well under pressure. Must be able to work both independently and within a team environment.

Required / Desired Skills: 

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.  Required    
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.  Required    
• Thorough knowledge of tool design and manufacture.  Required    
• Machine building and/or tool building experience.  Required  (4  Years)

Interested applicants who meet the criteria, or requirements above, should forward their resume or questions to Ryan Garbe

If you have trouble contacting him you can also

-Die Machining

-Die Assembly

The opening become available 1/31/10 and apparently is for the Second shift.

Interested applicants can apply in person at Eclipse Tool & Die or call  616-877-3717.

You can also email resumes to eclipse@eclipsetd.com

But one mid-Michigan shop has remained busy with niche industries including, not only the aforementioned sectors but machining tools and equipment for farmers too.

Beard Tool & Die opens its doors in Tuscola Township

TUSCOLA TOWNSHIP — While many small businesses are struggling to stay afloat in turbulent economic waters, one Vassar shop is finding its niche and doing just fine.

Beard Tool & Die opened for business in early September in the Tuscola Township building formerly occupied by D&J Tool & Die just outside the city limits on South Cottrell Road.

When word of a new machine shop opening got around, shop manager Lenny Huyghe was swamped with job-seekers.

“200 people came in and put in applications,” Huyghe said.

Currently, Beard employs nine full-time employees as well as two part-time positions. Huyghe said the company, which does prototype machining and basic general machining for 12 companies and individual customers, has plans to add a second shift in the near future.

Beard is owned by Larry Beard of Metamora, and has been in existence in other locations for 10 years. The shop operated for four years in Lapeer, and another six in Millington.

Tom Huyghe purchased the Vassar area building at a foreclosure auction in June. The property had been vacant for seven years following the closure of D&J Tool in 2002.

The purchase of the building was a coup for both the township and for the company, which had rented its previous location for $2,800 a month.

The building itself was worn down from years of sitting empty, but the roof had been replaced in the early 2000s. The Huyghes painted, rewired and fixed up the building to make it work ready. They plan to add more storage by building a pole barn on the property.

Huyghe said that Beard tries to keep its money in the area, purchasing tools from Iwen Tool Supply in Bridgeport and working with Astech, Inc. of Scotch Road, which Huyghe referred to as a “long-term, good customer.”

Vassar-area residents employed by Beard include brothers Tom, Scott and Lenny Huyghe, Nick Fisher, Codi Radick, Chris Huyghe, Joe Huyghe, Larry Middleton and Tim Korpi.

In addition to servicing several companies in the area, Huyghe said the company has also machined new parts for local farmers.

Beard Tool & Die is open from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For information, contact Lenny Huyghe at (989) 705-4128.