CNC Lathe Operator II — Weekend Shift

Joyce/Dayton Corp.; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyce/Dayton Corp. in Portland, IN seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Operator II for weekend shifts. You will manufacture parts to close tolerances, load machines, read blueprints, edit programs, and inspect parts using precision gauges.

The role requires 3 years CNC lathe experience, high school diploma or GED, overhead crane familiarity, and strong mechanical aptitude. You will set up tooling, monitor feeds and speeds, and help train new operators, contributing to safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of proven CNC Lathe experience.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using steady rest.
• Able to perform machine setup (install proper chuck jaws and tooling)
• Ability to understand the majority of assigned setups.
• Ability to overcome and adapt to problems not specified on the job setup sheet when encountered.
• Proven understanding of equipment and processes in the area of responsibility.
• Ability to read precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read CNC programs.
• Proven blueprint reading skills, programming knowledge or experience, set-up capabilities, tooling knowledge, understanding of feeds and speeds and gearing terminology.
• Proven knowledge of fixturing.
• Ability to inspect work and meet quality requirements.
• Ability to do advanced CNC editing.
• Own basic hand tools at minimum.
• Capable of understanding and following routing information.
• Capability of basic layouts at minimum.
• Capability of tool sharpening.
• Ability to effectively train new operators.
• Technical training as required.
• Ability to identify and share process improvement ideas.
• Ability to run single block programs.

Responsibilities

• Work to close tolerances (ie. .0002”).
• Machine metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Inspect parts during production using precision measuring instruments.
• Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
• Edit pre-written programs with supervision when necessary.
• Edit program for process improvements and troubleshooting.
• Mount work pieces in chuck, to faceplate, or to fixtures.
• Select and install preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or cutters, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet.
• Observe numerical control displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts.
• Turn dials and switches to override program and correct machine performance.
• Inspect first run piece and spot check succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications
• Study job packets and organize materials for next order during cycles to reduce cycle and setup time.
• Pre-set tools before positioning them in lathe.
• Set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles.
• Set up and operate CNC machines using set-up sheets and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Utilize all types of inspection instruments to check work per print without supervision.
• Possess knowledge of various cutting tools and has ability to determine various machine speeds and feeds.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Crosstrain on other plant machinery as required.
• Train new operators.

Skills

CNC Lathe experience

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Reading precision measuring equipment

Quality inspection skills

Problem solving

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC programming basics (G-code)

Overhead crane

Job description

Joyce/Dayton Corp. in Portland, IN seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Operator II for weekend shifts. You will manufacture parts to close tolerances, load machines, read blueprints, edit programs, and inspect parts using precision gauges.

The role requires 3 years CNC lathe experience, high school diploma or GED, overhead crane familiarity, and strong mechanical aptitude. You will set up tooling, monitor feeds and speeds, and help train new operators, contributing to safe, efficient production.