Milling Machine Operator

Stellantis Financial Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Product Design Office in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an organized professional with extensive 3- and 5-axis NC milling experience. Responsibilities include model prep and setup using a gridded system, working with composites, metals and plastics, and operating mills and CAM software.

Strong CAD literacy and team collaboration are essential. The role emphasizes attention to detail, self-motivation, and effective communication, with a collaborative shop environment and opportunities to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 5 years of experience using 3 and 5 axis NC milling machines.
• Reading and building from CAD (NX, Catia, or blueprints) proficient.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Trade school certificate or enrollment and/or Bachelor’s Degree enhance candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Model prep (packing clay, foaming fixtures) and model set-up within a gridded system.
• Operate 3 and 5 axis milling machines, post mills, and vertical milling centers.
• Work with materials including composite foams, clay, metals and plastics.

Skills

CAD reading

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office

Leadership potential

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school certificate/enrollment

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

NX

Catia

CAM software

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