Manual Machinist Lathe

Joyce/Dayton Corp•Portland, IN

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Coordinate efforts to safely and efficiently produce product that meets all quality parameters.
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 to support customer needs.
Maintain compliance with company policy, safety, and good housekeeping practices.
Monitor and measure products to ensure tolerance/specs adherence.
Train new operators.
Prioritize work in an efficient and productive manner.
Maintain basic 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.
Perform additional duties as assigned.