Mill Operator-1st shift (M-Thurs 4a-2p)

80/20; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

80/20 is seeking a Mill Operator to operate saws and related equipment, ensuring parts meet customer specifications. The role requires reading blueprints, using precision tools, and maintaining quality control during production.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, strong math skills, and fluency in English. Expect a 10-hour shift with the ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read blueprints and use tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Able to stand for 10 hours and lift 40 lbs.
• Familiarity with the 80/20 product catalog.

Responsibilities

• Operate saws and other related machinery to cut raw materials per specifications.
• Process all orders using order tracking software according to department flow needs.
• Read and follow blueprints and setup procedures; perform quality control checks.
• Provide daily feedback and improvement suggestions to enhance efficiency.
• Attend meetings as required and adjust work as needed to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Micrometers

Cutting/milling/drilling equipment familiarity

Job description

Position Description

The Mill Operator performs saw operations to cut raw materials and manufactures quality parts per customer’s specifications. They also perform quality control duties in regards to checking finished parts to ensure they are within tolerances and meet the customer’s needs. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Follow all start-up and shut down procedures at beginning and end of shift.
• Process all orders using order tracking software and according to department flow needs
• Follow appropriate set-up check procedures, spot checks and material for all orders
• All orders scanned out of order tracking software when complete and moved to the next appropriate workstation
• Attend meetings when necessary
• Provide daily feedback and improvement suggestions
• Possess working knowledge of cutting, milling, drilling, tapping, finishing and de-burring machines
• Perform quality control duties with a high degree of accuracy for customer satisfaction
• Adjust chemical balances, rack and unrack, chamfer, and assemble parts
• Read and follow blueprints

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to read blue prints along with experience using tape measures, calipers and micrometers.
• Strong math skills.
• Understand the department’s priorities while expanding their understanding of the 80/20 product catalog.
• Can read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Embodies the 80/20 attitude in all aspects of their job.
• Able to stand, twist, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, climb ladders and stairs, and lift 40 lbs. on a continuous basis for an 10-hour work day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using computer with basic software applications
• 1 or more years of experience with cutting, milling, drilling, tapping, finishing, and de-burring machines