Spare Service Technician

J.V. Manufacturing; Plant (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

OT opportunities and shift diff

Benefits package (medical, dental, etc

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

J.V. Manufacturing in Natrona Heights, PA (Plant 16) is seeking an experienced machinist to perform general machining, tooling service, and precision grinding to support production.

You will read blueprints, set up machines, measure parts, and ensure adherence to quality and SOPs. The role offers hands-on training, mentorship, overtime opportunities, and a path to skilled trades within a family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience reading blueprints and layouts
• Familiarity with inspection and measurement tools (calipers, micrometers)
• Experience setting up and operating machine tools (lathe, milling, grinder)
• Ability to work to SOPs and quality standards

Responsibilities

• General machining of repairs or adjustments to maintain production
• Sharpen, maintain and service tooling as required
• Inspect, measure, and verify parts against specifications
• Study blueprints to plan setups and sequences
• Select and mount grinding wheels and adjust tools for required cuts
• Document time and work performed accurately
• Participate in training and cross-training as assigned

Skills

Machining experience

Tooling maintenance

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

CNC operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Plant 16null
Natrona Heights, PA 15065, USA

Description

Why JV Manufacturing?

• Third-generation, family-owned company with a strong community culture
• Work that matters — components used in critical industries
• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced craftsmen
• A place where showing up, learning, and taking pride in your work is recognized

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plant 16 Servicing Functions

• Responsible for general machining of any repairs or adjustments needed to maintain production.
• Sharpens, maintains and services tooling, as required.
• Inspects, feels, and measures workpieces to ensure that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications.
• Studies blueprints or layouts of metal workpieces to determine grinding procedures, and to plan machine setups and operational sequences.
• Selects and mounts grinding wheels on machines, according to specifications, using hand tools and applying knowledge of abrasives and grinding procedures.
• Computes numbers, widths, and angles of cutting tools, micrometers, scales, and gauges, and adjusts tools to produce specified cuts.
• Dresses grinding wheels, according to specifications.
• Files or finishes surfaces of workpieces, using prescribed hand tools and methods (Polishing).
• Following procedures, utilizes full technical ability, experience, and knowledge to safely manufacture and service dies, parts, and spare parts in a timely manner consistent with quality and SOP (“Standard Operating Procedure”) requirements.
• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Selects proper materials to be used including type of steel, machines, tooling, gauging instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, comparators, etc.).
• C omputes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining, as needed.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder (precision grinding to include wet, surface, CNC, etc.), to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
• Makes allowances for shrinkage during heat treating of tools and metal flow in dies.
• Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
• Investigates problems that arise while performing a job and applies problem solving techniques to attempt to resolve problems, using assistance as needed.
• Maintains focus on productivity, maximizing uptime.
• Completes required paperwork accurately and efficiently to verify work.
• Properly tracks time worked using required methods and systems.
• Participates in training and cross training efforts, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Education -- High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience –3+ years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced training or education in a related area.
• Previous experience as a tool and die maker or related trade.
• Previous experience in the tool and die industry.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime opportunities, shift differential, and work life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and nine paid holidays
• Clean, well-maintained shop with modern equipment
• Stable, long-term employment with a respected family-owned manufacturer
• Opportunities in apprenticeships, career development, or to mentor apprentices and support the next generation of toolmaker

This Role Is For You If:

• You want a career, not just a paycheck
• You take pride in being dependable
• You’re interested in learning a skilled trade
• You want to be part of a company that values community and long-term growth

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