Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Position Summary: 

The Milling Machine Operator role is responsible for operating and maintaining the milling machine to shape and cut metal materials.

Hours are 7am - 3pm

Work You’ll Do:

• Set up and operate the milling machine according to specifications of the project.
• Read and interpret blueprints or design schematics to understand the project requirements.
• Select and install the appropriate tools and equipment needed for the milling process.
• Adjust machine settings to control speed, material feed, and path of the cut.
• Monitoring the machine while it's running to ensure its functioning properly and to prevent errors or malfunctions.
• Inspect and measure finished products to ensure they meet specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on the machine to ensure its longevity and safety.
• Troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the milling process.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures.

Competencies:

• Strong mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow technical instructions.
• Good problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues that arise during the milling process.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma with 1 plus years of experience, Certificate from a Machining program, or combination of both training and experience.  
• OR currently enrolled in a bona fide technical program if currently a high school student.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.

Who we are:

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.

EEO:

The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.  We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@milacron.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.