Manual Machinist Welder, Saw, Screw, Tube, Lathe Operator

Joyce/Dayton Corp

  • Portland, IN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Unload steel trucks and place them in racks.
  • Operate multiple machines including saws, lathes, and welding equipment.
  • Inspect work and hold tolerances.
  • Understand all machining principles.
  • Understand the correlation between lead error and helix angles, and be able to adjust the machine accordingly.
  • Track and document die usage and evaluate die condition.
  • Identify and communicate recommendations for product and productivity enhancements (lean initiatives).
  • Work in a team environment with material schedulers and product control to support customer needs.
  • Maintain compliance with company policy, safety, and good housekeeping practices.
  • Monitor and measure products to ensure tolerance/specs adherence.
  • Effectively train new operators as required,
  • Prioritize work in an efficient and productive manner.
  • Upkeep and cleanliness of machines and area.
  • Troubleshoot machines as needed.
  • Motivate co-workers for continuous quality improvement.
  • Keep scrap and rework at minimal levels as defined.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
Critical Skills:
  • Trustworthiness- We earn trust through honesty, integrity, and reliability.
  • Adaptable- The ability to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment.
  • Approachable- We are open-minded, friendly, engaging, understanding, and empathetic; being comfortable engaging in challenging conversations.
  • Curious- We improve the organization by seeking information and knowledge to continually grow and learn and reduce moments of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school Diploma or GED required.
  • Welding proficient, trained, and certified.
  • Minimum of 3 years of proven experience.
  • Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated willingness and ability associated with being a self-starter.
  • Basic blueprint reading skills.
  • Basic product knowledge.
  • Basic programming knowledge or experience.
  • Basic set-up capabilities.
  • Basic tooling knowledge.
  • Basic understanding of feeds and speeds.
  • Basic understanding of gearing terminology.
  • Very minimal direction is required.
  • Overhead crane experience.
  • Fork truck experience.
Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of standing.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.

Joyce/Dayton Corp