About Us

At Joyce/Dayton Corp, our employees have opportunities to work on products that are used in a wide variety of industries throughout the world. Joyce/Dayton is the premier manufacturer of Screw Jacks, Actuators, and Lifting Equipment in North America. It has remained in continuous operation since it was established in 1873. We look for people who are reliable, adaptable, approachable, trustworthy, curious and results driven. Our team in Portland Indiana is growing!

What Will You Do?

A successful CNC Operator - Lathe can safely and efficiently manufacture parts that meet all quality and safety requirements. This is an hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the group leader.

What does it take to be a part of our team?

• Safely and efficiently produce product that meets all quality parameters.
• Meet production requirements.
• You will be required to provide your own tools.
• 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.
• Possess effective measuring equipment utilization skills.
• Basic ability to monitor and measure products to ensure tolerance/specs adherence.
• Ability to troubleshoot machines as needed.
• Ability to keep scrap and rework at minimal levels as defined.

Critical Skills

• Trustworthiness- We earn trust through honesty, integrity and reliability.
• Adaptable- The ability 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.
• Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of equipment and processes in the area of responsibility.
• Ability to read precision measuring equipment.
• Basic blueprint reading skills.
• Basic programming knowledge or experience.
• Basic set-up capabilities.
• Basic tooling knowledge.
• Basic understanding of feeds and speeds.
• Minimum of 3-5 years proven experience.
• Basic understanding of gearing terminology.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

What do we offer in benefits? We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, to include hourly rate, incentive bonus opportunities, 10 Company paid holidays, vacation and benefits including medical, health savings account, dental, vision options, short term disability, life insurance and 401K plan with employer matching contribution.

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.