VPT-Machine Operator

Vermont Precision Tools • Swanton, VT

37d • $18 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

As a machine operator, in the Made to Stock Value Stream, the employee will be trained and responsible for the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of a variety of grinding machines and manually operated equipment to produce accurate, close tolerance pin gages. Vermont Precision Tools, Inc. manufactures a broad range of high-quality precision ground pins, blanks and other tooling that is used to produce products to serve the medical, aerospace, automotive, defense, and many other markets. In addition, dba Vermont Gage, we manufacture a wide range of fixed limit gaging including close-tolerance pin gages, ring gages, trilock gages, taperlock gages and more. We are a stable family business with more than 57+ years of developing people and advancing individuals within the company. Employees are developed to perform more effectively by focusing on strategic goals, company culture, and individual performance.

Requirements

• Setup, operation, and troubleshooting of a variety of grinding machines and manually operated equipment
• Produce accurate, close tolerance pin gages
• Knowledgeable of and expected to utilize measuring equipment to inspect the product they produce to ensure accurate diameter tolerances
• Ability to monitor part conformance and adjust manufacturing equipment accordingly
• Ability to input basic data entries using internal computer programs on daily basis

Responsibilities

• Producing gage pins holding diameters at close tolerances ranging from .00001” to .0002”
• Maintaining surface finish of diameters at very close micro-finish
• Operators will be knowledgeable of and expected to utilize measuring equipment to inspect the product they produce to ensure accurate diameter tolerances
• Must be able to monitor part conformance and adjust manufacturing equipment accordingly
• Responsible for maintaining established production levels for all operations performed
• Responsible for maintaining quality production in accordance with company standards
• Responsible for remaking and/or reworking products that do not meet required specifications
• Will be required to input basic data entries using internal computer programs on daily basis

Benefits

• Weekly payroll
• Medical, vision, dental, employer paid life insurance, and voluntary supplemental insurances.
• Paid time off accrued in your first 90 days
• Vacation time available after 90 days
• 401(k) plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed