Manual Machinist Lathe - 2nd Shift 15 Premium

Joyce/Dayton; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in machinery manufacturing seeks a Manual Machinist for the 2nd shift role. This position requires expertise in machining principles, mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma with at least 3-5 years of experience. You will be responsible for producing quality work, training new operators, and meeting production needs while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years proven experience required.
• Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
• Basic blueprint reading and programming knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Produce product meeting all quality standards.
• Train new operators and maintain machine upkeep.
• Identify enhancements for product and productivity.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Overhead crane

Fork truck

Job description

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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.
  
  

Salary: $18.89 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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