1st shift Machine Operator MTO-Plug

Vermont Precision Tools; Swanton (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Vermont Precision Tools is seeking a machine operator for the Made to Order Value Stream. You will be trained to set up, operate, and troubleshoot manual grinding, CNC grinding/lathes, heat treat, and sand blasting processes that produce a broad range of gage products.

Responsibilities include producing to production totals, inspecting with precision tools, and maintaining quality in accordance with company standards; basic CNC modifications may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with setup, operation and troubleshooting of manual grinding and CNC grinding/lathes.
• Ability to perform basic data entry and monitor production data.
• Familiarity with blueprint specifications and measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate grinding and finishing equipment.
• Maintain daily production totals and meet tolerances.
• Inspect parts using measuring tools and ensure conformance with specs.
• Input data into internal systems daily.
• Remake or rework products not meeting requirements.
• Potential involvement with chrome plating processes.

Skills

Basic CNC programming

Data entry

Measuring equipment

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Tools

CNC Grinding Machines

Chrome plating equipment

Job description

• Medical, vision, dental, employer paid life insurance, and voluntary supplemental insurances.
• Paid time off accrued in your first 90 days
• Vacation time available after 90 days
• 401(k) plan with employer match.

This comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

As a machine operator in the Made to Order Value Stream, you will be trained and responsible for the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of manual grinding, CNC Grinding/Lathes, Heat Treat and Sand Blasting processes that produce the variety of gage products.

Your job functions include:

• Producing products while maintaining daily production totals
  • May be required to maintain diameters at very close tolerances
• Understanding of basic CNC programming in order to utilize existing programs for setting up production runs and making modifications if necessary. Will be required to perform basic data entry functions.
• Monitoring part conformance based on blueprint specifications or work order instructions
• Will be required to inspect product by utilizing and understanding measuring equipment
• Responsible for maintaining quality production in accordance with company standards
• Responsible for remaking and/or reworking products that do not meet required specifications
• Maintaining established production levels for all operations performed
• Will be required to input basic data entries using internal computer programs on daily basis
• May be responsible for the set up and operation of the Chrome Plating processes and procedures
• As a machine operator in the Made to Order Value Stream, you will be trained and responsible for the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of manual grinding, CNC Grinding/Lathes, Heat Treat and Sand Blasting processes that produce the variety of gage products.

Vermont Precision Tools, Inc. manufactures a broad range of high-quality precision ground pins, blanks and other tooling that is used to produce products to serve the medical, aerospace, automotive, defense, and many other markets. In addition, dba Vermont Gage, we manufacture a wide range of fixed limit gaging including close-tolerance pin gages, ring gages, trilock gages, taperlock gages and more.

We are a stable family business with more than 57+ years of developing people and advancing individuals within the company. Employees are developed to perform more effectively by focusing on strategic goals, company culture, and individual performance.