Manual Machinist Lathe - 2nd Shift 15% Premium

Joyce/Dayton Corp.; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Indiana is seeking a skilled machinist for the 2nd shift. The role includes coordinating production, ensuring quality, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a solid mechanical background with experience in machining and a high school diploma. The company values teamwork and continuous improvement, providing a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years proven experience in machining required.
• Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills needed.
• Basic blueprint reading skills and programming knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production efforts to meet quality parameters.
• Maintain compliance with safety and housekeeping practices.
• Train new operators and motivate co-workers for improvement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Blueprint reading

Ability to read precision measuring equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane experience

Fork truck experience

Personal tools

Job description

One position is available on the 2nd shift, from 2:48 PM to 11:18 PM. Training will occur during the 1st shift, from 6:48 AM to 3:18 PM. 15% Premium

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate efforts to safely and efficiently produce product that meets all quality parameters.
• Proven understanding of all machining principles.
• Understand the correlation between lead error and helix angles, and be able to adjust the machine accordingly.
• Ability to track and document die usage and evaluate die condition.
• Basic understanding of thread lead and helix angles.
• Capable of identifying and communicating recommendations for product and productivity enhancements (lean initiatives).
• Work in a team environment with material schedulers to support customer needs.
• Maintain compliance with company policy, safety, and good housekeeping practices.
• Advanced level of job operating efficiency.
• Basic ability to monitor and measure products to ensure tolerance/specs adherence.
• Ability to effectively train new operators.
• Able to work closely in a teamwork environment.
• Able to prioritize work in an efficient and productive manner.
• Responsible for basic upkeep and cleanliness of machines and area.
• Ability to troubleshoot machines as needed.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability associated with being a self-starter.
• Ability to motivate co-workers for continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to keep scrap and rework at minimal levels as defined.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years proven experience.
• Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read precision measuring equipment.
• Basic blueprint reading skills and programming knowledge or experience.
• Basic set-up capabilities, tooling knowledge, understanding of feeds and speeds.
• Overhead crane and fork truck experience required.
• Basic understanding of gearing terminology.
• Provide your own tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.