Milling Machine Operator

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a highly organized professional for the Product Design Office Milling and Digitizing Department. The role requires extensive milling and digitizing experience, with focus on 3- and 5-axis NC milling, model prep, and fixture setup in a gridded system.

Applicants must read CAD drawings (NX, Catia) or blueprints, work with materials such as composites, foams, metals, and plastics, and contribute to a collaborative, detail-oriented shop environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of experience using 3 and 5 axis NC milling machines.
• Proficiency reading and building from CAD and/or blueprints.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Model prep (packing clay, foaming up fixtures) and model set-up within a gridded system.
• Operate 3- and 5-axis milling machines and post mills.
• Collaborate with team to maintain shop organization and meeting production goals.

Skills

5-axis milling

3-axis milling

CAD reading (NX/Catia)

Shop tools operation

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NX CAM

Catia CAM

Metrology tools

Job description

Fulltime position within Stellantis Product Design Office Milling and Digitizing Department requiring the individual to be highly organized and experienced in milling & digitizing operations. This opportunity requires specific knowledge and experience in milling machinery, metrology(digitizing), shop organization, and a proven ability to work in a team environment.

The position will entail the use of 3 and 5 axis milling machines, post mills, and vertical milling centers. It will involve working in materials such as composite foams in a range of densities, clay, metals and various plastics. Responsibilities will include model prep (packing clay, foaming up fixtures) and model set-up within a gridded system.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years of experience using 3 and 5 axis NC milling machines
• Capable of using all common shop machines
• Capable of using all common power hand tools
• Proficient at reading and building from CAD (NX, Catia, …) and/or blueprints
• Computer competency – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade school certificate/enrollment
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8 years of experience using 3 and 5 axis NC milling machines
• 5years of experience using CAM in NX, Catia… (creating cutter paths)
• 2 years of experience in metrology (light scanning)
• 2 years of experience using CAM (creating cutter paths)
• Experience operating a rapid prototype machine
• Clay Sculpting experience
• Fabrication experience (wood, metal, plastic)
• Automotive paint experience
• Capacity and desire for leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working without supervision
• Detail oriented and making efficient use of time