AI summary
Manual Machinist (Lathe) role focused on safely producing high-quality machined parts while meeting tolerance and productivity targets. Joyce/Dayton Corp is a manufacturing company in Portland, IN, and the role supports lean improvements, training, and close coordination with scheduling. Standout perk: you’ll have a hands-on, high-autonomy machinist position with responsibility for troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
Key skills
Manual lathe machiningThread lead and helix angle adjustmentPrecision measuring equipment (reading/using gauges)Blueprint reading (basic)Machine setup and tooling knowledgeFeeds and speeds selectionBasic programming knowledgeTroubleshooting machining equipmentOverhead crane operation experienceFork truck operation experience
Salary not listed — comparable onsite Manual Machinist (Lathe) roles in Indiana typically pay about $22–$30/hour (roughly $46k–$62k/year), depending on experience and shift.
You'll thrive here if you’re a self-starting machinist with 3–5 years’ lathe experience who can hold tolerances, troubleshoot, and collaborate to drive quality and productivity.
Why apply
- Hands-on machining and troubleshooting
- Lean/productivity improvement involvement
- Opportunity to train new operators
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Highschool Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years proven experience.
- Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read precision measuring equipment.
- 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 of standing.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.