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Rough Machine Operator

5/11/2025

The Rough Machine Operator is responsible for operating machines and equipment related to the machining process of aluminum wheels. This includes transferring blanks, loading and unloading wheels, inspecting products, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
DNA was incorporated August 29, 2014 in Greenville, Michigan. We manufacture aluminum alloy wheels for the auto industry utilizing the latest digital and core technology for melting, casting, heat-treating, machining, painting, and testing of its products. DNA operates as a 100% owned subsidiary of CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd. which was founded in 1988 and is based in Qin Huangdao City, China; and is the world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum wheels for the auto industry and offers casting, forging, and spinning of wheels. CITIC Dicastal is a subsidiary of CITIC Group and provides products to almost every OEM in the countries of China, Europe, North America, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. DNA’s Vision is to become a company using leading-edge technology and continuous innovation to produce world-class, lightweight aluminum wheels. DNA’s Mission is to create the greatest value for customers, employee, stockholders, and society. DNA’s Strategy is the DNA WAY which is a cumulative process, step by step, action by action, decision by decision that adds up to continuous improvement and spectacular results. It is based on mutual trust and respect. For more information about our parent company, please visit: http://www.dicastal.com/en.
About the Role

Description

  

Summary 

Responsible for operating machines and equipment related to the machining process of aluminum wheels. Machining operators may perform one or more of the functions listed below.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Follows safety rules 100% of the time.

· Contributes to a safe work environment by following housekeeping guidelines. 

· Maintains good attendance.

· Follows instructions and works to meet daily job assignments and KPI’s.

· Completes all required paperwork neatly and in a timely manner.

· Other duties as assigned or designated.

Fine Machine

· Transfers blanks from blank storage to fine machine cells.

· Loads, marks and unloads wheels.

· Visually inspect wheels  

Gauging

· Use calibrated go/no-go gauge to check dimensions on a wheel.

· Decide whether wheel is in/out of tolerance.

· Visually inspect wheels.

· Rework any no conforming wheels

· Load back on conveyor

Sorting

· Move wheels to certain machines to keep the product flowing through the correct machine.

Surface Machining

· Check results of automatic surfacing process.

· Operate FEMCO machines.

· Remove wheels from machines.

· Visually inspect wheels.

Skills and Experience

· High School Diploma or GED

· Six months experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Ability to read and understand written documents

Organizational Culture

· Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work

· Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude

· Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand

· Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day

· Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers

· Support a positive and steady workflow through the company

· Works with a sense of urgency when needed

· Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed

· Positively support change throughout the company

Physical Work Conditions

· Must be able to work in a hot environment.

· Must be able to lift varying weights

· Must be able to push or pull carts of wheels.

· Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.

· Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required.

  

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Key Skills
Safety ComplianceMachiningInspectionGaugingSortingSurface MachiningTeamworkAttention to DetailTime ManagementProblem SolvingPhysical StaminaManufacturing ExperiencePositive AttitudeCommunicationAdaptabilityMentoring
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