Entry-Level Machining Operator: Lathes, Mills & Tooling

451 Research Mobility team (Yankee Group); Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; 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

Job summary

451 Research Mobility team (Yankee Group) is seeking an entry-level Machine Operator to run lathes, mills, and grinders for steel tooling. Training is provided on site, and candidates should be comfortable with physical work, basic math, and reading precision scales.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with on-the-job learning and a focus on safety and accuracy. This role is on-site at our Vermont facility.

Qualifications

• Verbal communication ability to communicate effectively.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand or sit for 8 hours per shift.
• Detail oriented with accuracy.
• Able to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• English proficiency.
• Able to read a ruler.
• Willingness to learn on site.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce steel tooling.
• 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.
• Learn how your machine functions.
• Maintain safe operations by following procedures and safety rules.
• Learn to use precision tools to take measurements.
• Fill out and document production logs.
• Produce in alignment with specifications and minimize defects.
• Keep a clean workspace.
• Demonstrate curiosity for workplace and personal growth.

Skills

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Basic math

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Ruler

Job description

451 Research Mobility team (Yankee Group) is seeking an entry-level Machine Operator to run lathes, mills, and grinders for steel tooling. Training is provided on site, and candidates should be comfortable with physical work, basic math, and reading precision scales.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with on-the-job learning and a focus on safety and accuracy. This role is on-site at our Vermont facility.