Machinist

3rd Shift - Machinist I (11P-7A)Daman Products - Mishawaka, INOverviewSalary Range $21.00 - $25.00 HourlyDescriptionIncentives:Pay: $21-25/HR Base Pay + $2.50/HR Shift IncentiveBonus: 5% Quarterly Bonus Program401K: 100% Matching 6%Tuition Reimbursement: 100% of In-State Accredited Approved ProgramHealth, Dental, and Vision: Extremely affordable and market leading health benefits. Free employee clinic with Marathon Health.ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan): 15% discount on purchased stock at the lowest price of the quarter.Job SummaryThe Machinist I is responsible for operating CNC milling machines in a production environment by loading, unloading, and properly orienting parts, performing in-process quality checks, and making minor offset adjustments as required. This role focuses on running established, proven programs while ensuring parts meet quality standards and production expectations.Duties/ResponsibilitiesLoad, unload, and properly fixture parts in CNC milling machines according to work instructions.Verify correct part orientation and perform required part flips between operations.Start and monitor CNC milling cycles, ensuring safe and efficient operation.Perform in-process and final quality inspections using basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.) per the control plan.Make minor tool wear and dimensional offsets within established guidelines.Identify and report out-of-tolerance conditions, tooling issues, or machine concerns to leads or supervisors.Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation.Follow all safety, quality, and work instruction requirements.Keep work area clean and organized by 5S standards.Support continuous improvement initiatives and teamwork on the shop floor.Required Skills/AbilitiesBasic understanding of CNC machining conceptsAbility to read and follow work instructions, prints, and inspection requirementsComfortable using basic measuring equipmentStrong attention to detail and qualityAbility to stand for extended periods and lift parts as requiredEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.Technical CNC Certificate preferred.1–3 years of CNC experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience running vertical machining centers.Familiarity with basic G-code or Mazatrol concepts (no programming required).Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, feel/reach with hands/arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and walk. The employee is occasionally required to bend and stop, push and pull, reach above shoulder level, kneel, squat, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.