JOYCE/DAYTON is hiring a Manual Machinist I (Lathe) for 2nd or 3rd shift in Portland, IN to safely and efficiently manufacture precision parts to quality and safety standards. You’ll run and adjust lathes, monitor tolerances, document die usage, troubleshoot issues, and support lean/productivity improvements. Standout requirement: you must provide your own tools.
- Full-time, onsite role
- 2nd or 3rd shift available
- Opportunity to train new operators
Manual Machinist I, Lathe- 2nd or 3rd Shift
Shift
Shift 3 (United States of America)
Summary
Manual Machinist I, Lathes operator can safely and efficiently manufacture parts that meet all quality and safety requirements. This is an hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Production Supervisor.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate efforts to safely and efficiently produce product that meets all quality parameters.
- Proven understanding of all machining principles.
- Understand the correlation between lead error and helix angles, and be able to adjust the machine accordingly.
- Ability to track and document die usage and evaluate die condition.
- Basic understanding of thread lead and helix angles.
- Capable of identifying and communicating recommendations for product and productivity enhancements (lean initiatives).
- Work in a team environment with material schedulers to support customer needs.
- Maintain compliance with company policy, safety, and good housekeeping practices.
- Advanced level of job operating efficiency.
- Basic ability to monitor and measure products to ensure tolerance/specs adherence.
- Ability to effectively train new operators.
- Able to work closely in a teamwork environment.
- Able to prioritize work in an efficient and productive manner.
- Responsible for basic upkeep and cleanliness of machines and area.
- Ability to troubleshoot machines as needed.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability associated with being a self-starter.
- Ability to motivate co-workers for continuous quality improvement.
- Ability to 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- We are able 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:
- Highschool Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years proven experience.
- Minimal layout capabilities.
- Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read precision measuring equipment.
- Capable of understanding and following routing information.
- Basic knowledge of product.
- Basic blueprint reading skills and programming knowledge or experience.
- Basic set-up capabilities, tooling knowledge, understanding of feeds and speeds.
- Overhead crane and fork truck experience required.
- Basic understanding of gearing terminology.
- Provide your own tools.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
Time Type
Full time
Joyce/Dayton Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.