CNC Machine Operator

Dauch; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a CNC Machine Operator to support the production of driveline and metal forming components. You will operate CNC equipment, verify first pieces, and run batches while ensuring parts meet all specifications.

You will read drawings, use gauges, and document results, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork in a 2nd or 3rd shift environment. Join a global automotive supplier with a history of engineering excellence and a focus on quality.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machines and reading technical drawings
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications accurately
• Ability to use gauges and measurements to ensure tolerances are met
• Basic math skills for decimal calculations
• Strong safety awareness and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to produce components per specifications
• Verify first piece and batch quality using gauges and SPC charts
• Make adjustments to stay within tolerances and document results
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machines
• Maintain clean and safe work area and follow safety rules

Skills

CNC Machining Experience

Blueprint Reading

Gauges & Measurement

Basic Math

Team Environment Collaboration

Education

Machinist-level experience preferred

CNC experience preferred

Tools

Gauges

Job description

Job Posting Title CNC Machine Operator

Job Description Summary We are DAUCH. We have the power to move the world. At DAUCH, we are looking for associates who push boundaries and drive solutions for the future. Innovators. Thinkers. Dreamers. Doers. No matter the role or function, every associate is a piece of what makes DAUCH great. We’re growing and building #TeamDAUCH to be the best. Join us! These positions are for 2nd and 3rd shift

Job Description

Obtain raw materials from the Material Handler and place them at your machining station. Run the first piece and verify that it meets all of the specifications. Receive confirmation from the Department Supervisor or Quality Associate before running the batch. Operate machine to run the batch of components, continually verifying that the produced parts meet all quality standards and specifications. Use gauges to ensure produced components meet all specifications and requirements. Make mechanical adjustments as necessary to keep parts within specifications Complete SPC charts and attribute chart (list of gauging and dimensions to be checked) Pack finished products as instructed Complete all needed documentation and tagging for each tub of materials. Perform routine preventative maintenance on your machines. (Adding oils and fluids as needed, cleaning, and changing bits) Keep a safety first mindset by following all safety rules and operating in a safe manner. Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition. Perform other related duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Ability to interpret specifications and drawings, and blueprints
• Knowledge of the Metric System (Microns, Millimeters, etc)
• Able to use gauges to measure parts and ensure they stay within the acceptable tolerances
• Basic math skills (addition and subtraction of decimal numbers)
• Able to troubleshoot issues in a timely manner and know when to ask for help
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Required Skills and Education

• Experience as a Machinist (Preferred)
• CNC Machining Experience (Preferred)

About Dauch

About Dauch: Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail].

Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.