Machine Tender and Part-Time Delivery Driver

Machine Tender & Part-Time Delivery Driver

GMD Industries, LLC
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Position: Machine Tender & Part-Time Delivery Driver
Department: Manufacturing

Position Summary

GMD Industries, a precision machining company serving the aerospace and industrial markets, is seeking a dependable Machine Tender & Part-Time Delivery Driver to support our manufacturing operations.

This is a hands-on position that combines basic manufacturing and machine shop duties with local pickup and delivery responsibilities. Advanced machining experience is not required, although previous manufacturing, machine shop, warehouse, production, or delivery experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, willing to learn, comfortable working in a machine shop environment, and able to safely make local deliveries to GMD customers and suppliers.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Primary Job Duties

• Wash and clean machined parts using established cleaning procedures.
• Operate chip-spinning equipment to separate cutting fluids from metal chips.
• Count and verify quantities of manufactured parts.
• Sort, organize, and identify parts by job, lot, or work order.
• Perform simple machine tending and basic machine operation after training.
• Load and unload parts from designated machines as instructed.
• Perform basic visual inspection of parts for obvious defects or damage.
• Move parts and materials between production areas.
• Package and prepare parts for outside processing, delivery, or shipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Assist machinists and production personnel with general shop duties as needed.
• Make local pickups and deliveries to customers, suppliers, heat treaters, plating companies, inspection facilities, and other outside processing suppliers.
• Load and unload parts and materials for deliveries.
• Verify paperwork and quantities associated with pickups and deliveries.
• Handle customer and supplier parts carefully to prevent damage or loss.
• Maintain communication with GMD regarding delivery and pickup status.
• Follow all GMD safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Previous manufacturing, machine shop, production, warehouse, or similar experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Ability to accurately count and keep parts organized by job and lot.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work independently.
• Ability to safely lift and move parts, containers, and materials typically encountered in a machine shop.
• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle for local pickups and deliveries.
• Ability to work safely around CNC machines, metal chips, cutting fluids, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Professional and courteous when interacting with GMD customers and suppliers.

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following is helpful but not required:

• Machine shop or CNC manufacturing environment
• Machine tending
• Parts washing or cleaning
• Manufacturing or production
• Local delivery driving
• Shipping and receiving
• Material handling
• Basic inspection or quality control

What We Are Looking For

GMD is looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, organized, flexible, and willing to help wherever needed.

This position is well suited for someone who enjoys a combination of hands-on manufacturing work and getting out of the shop periodically to make local pickups and deliveries.

The position provides an opportunity to learn more about precision machining and manufacturing while supporting several important areas of GMD's daily operations.

GMD Industries, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About GMD Industries
GMD Industries, LLC is an established precision machining and manufacturing company located in Dayton, Ohio. We specialize in producing high-quality precision machined components for the aerospace and industrial markets.
Our customers include major companies in the aerospace industry, and our team operates a wide range of modern CNC machining equipment in an AS9100 quality-controlled manufacturing environment.
GMD is a growing, small-business environment where employees are an important part of our success. We value dependable, hardworking people who take pride in their work, support their coworkers, and are willing to learn new skills.
We offer a hands-on workplace where employees can gain experience in precision manufacturing and have opportunities to grow as the company continues to expand.