Entry-Level Machine Operator: Learn Lathes & Mills Onsite

451 Research Mobility team (Yankee Group); Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Week of July 4th Off

Company covered events

Job summary

451 Research Mobility team (Yankee Group) is seeking entry-level Machine Operators to run lathes, mills, grinders and automated cutting machinery. You will handle production tasks, learn machine functions, and document logs in a hands-on, on-site setting.

No prior experience required; basic math and reading a ruler are helpful. Expect safe operations, on-the-job training, and a Monday–Friday schedule with a 7:00am–3:30pm EST shift.

Qualifications

• Verbal communication ability to communicate effectively.
• Physical ability - lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand or sit for 8 hours per shift.
• Detail oriented and precise.
• Able to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• English proficiency.
• Able to read a ruler.
• Willingness to learn on site.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and/or grinders to produce steel tools.
• Understand the production process and coordinate job execution.
• Be efficient with work-time while producing parts at quality level.
• Use manual and/or computer-controlled machinery.
• Understand and learn how your machine functions.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Learn to use precision tools to take accurate measurements.
• Fill out and document production logs.
• Produce in consistency with specifications and minimize defects.
• Keep a clean workspace.
• Cultivate a curious mind for workplace and personal growth.

Skills

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Basic math

English proficiency

Read a ruler

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

451 Research Mobility team (Yankee Group) is seeking entry-level Machine Operators to run lathes, mills, grinders and automated cutting machinery. You will handle production tasks, learn machine functions, and document logs in a hands-on, on-site setting.

No prior experience required; basic math and reading a ruler are helpful. Expect safe operations, on-the-job training, and a Monday–Friday schedule with a 7:00am–3:30pm EST shift.