Machinist

Machinist

Job Location: Fridley MN
Pay: $19/hr - $40/hr DOE
Shift: M-F 6:00am - 2:30pm

Overview

Our company is a global provider of thermal solutions, temperature sensing and control solutions, and flex circuit solutions for medical, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, power generation, and other high-reliability applications.  Our experienced team couples advanced product technologies, expert design and engineering services, and a deep understanding of our customers’ applications to provide comprehensive solutions that meet exacting requirements for quality, reliability, and performance.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for setting up and operating the Machining Center equipment.  The Machinist will also be responsible for selecting and retrieving tooling and inspection gauges from the tool crib that are specific to the job being set up, which is directed from reading and understanding blueprints for the fabrication of parts. Other responsibilities will include tube/ bar cutting, welding, assembly of shop parts, de-burring, and changing bar stock as needed on equipment, and taking and verifying measurements for each job.  Attention to detail and willingness to learn other shop activities are key to success in this role.

Responsibilities

Set up, program, and operate equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, and shapers, selecting primary and secondary tools

Adjust alignments and seating of holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials

Apply mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques

Review specifications, drawings, and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces

Perform complex measuring, marking, and scribing dimensions

Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and test the operation of the unit to ensure functionality and performance; at times, operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts

Fit and assemble parts into a complete assembly that typically requires more complex testing and tolerance

Communicate with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems

Apply continuous improvement in work areas by identifying and recommending solutions to problems

Ensure compliance with operating policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment and efficient operations

Aid and train other staff in the department on processes, procedures, and machine understanding

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Our current business environment requires that employees speak, read, and write English at an 8th-grade level or higher

Applying machine shop theory and practices

Reading blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications

Operating and setting up the machine equipment and tools

Performing advanced mathematical calculations

Inspecting parts and machines for correct specifications

Lifting and loading materials

Complying with safety and operational guidelines, policies, and procedures

Handling and labeling hazardous materials based on the area of assignment

Understanding of basic PC skills, such as data entry and operation

Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive directions

Preferred Skills (Not Required):

Technical College experience.

Manufacturing experience.

Compensation: Range of $19  to $40 hourly

Location: Fridley, Minnesota

Benefits: We offer benefits and services that help balance work life and personal life, a competitive wage and benefits package, opportunities for continuous improvement and personal growth, and company celebrations – some of the many reasons that make our company a great place to work! Healthcare benefits are eligible on the first of the month following the hire date, 401K with an employer match after 61 days of full-time employment, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, HSA, and FSA available, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Managed Time-Off

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $19.00 - $40.00 Per Hour