Junior CNC Mill Operator: Precision Machining

Joyce/Dayton; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyce/Dayton Corp. is seeking a CNC Mill Operator I to safely and efficiently manufacture parts to tight tolerances. This hourly, non-exempt role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires setup, editing of programs, and inspection during production.

The position demands reading process sheets and blueprints, tool presetting, and basic programming knowledge with minimal supervision. Prolonged standing and lifting up to 50 pounds are expected as part of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED required and related experience.
• 1 year of proven CNC Mills experience.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Ability to do light CNC editing.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to blueprints.
• Capable of understanding and following routing information.
• Ability to inspect work and meet quality requirements.
• Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using steady rest.
• Able to perform machine set up (install proper chuck jaws and tooling).
• Basic understanding of equipment and processes in the area of responsibility.
• Ability to read precision measuring equipment.
• Basic programming knowledge or experience, set-up capabilities, tooling knowledge, understanding of feeds and speed and gearing technology.
• Some fixturing knowledge.
• Own basic hand tools at minimum.
• Minimal layout capabilities.
• Basic product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Work to close tolerances (ie. .0002”).
• Machine metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Inspect parts during production using precision measuring instruments.
• Monitor and maintain machine fluid levels.
• 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 mill;
• 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.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Adaptable

Approachable

Curious

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Job description

Joyce/Dayton Corp. is seeking a CNC Mill Operator I to safely and efficiently manufacture parts to tight tolerances. This hourly, non-exempt role reports to the Production Supervisor and requires setup, editing of programs, and inspection during production.

The position demands reading process sheets and blueprints, tool presetting, and basic programming knowledge with minimal supervision. Prolonged standing and lifting up to 50 pounds are expected as part of responsibilities.