Machinist - Days (4x10s, $22-$28/hr DOE) (Alexandria, MN)

MACHINIST - DAY SHIFT

Alexandria, MN (Douglas County, west central Minnesota) | Full-time, direct hire

Schedule: Days, 4-day workweek, 10-hour shifts (may run 10 to 12 hours when needed)

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00/hour depending on experience

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

A precision component machining and machine-building manufacturer, part of a global industrial company, is adding a Machinist to its Alexandria, MN plant. The site handles complex component machining and supplies complete machines and service to customers worldwide. You will run every machine in a production cell with little or no assistance while meeting or beating standards for quality, productivity and safety.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Set up and run all machines in a production cell: load the part, run the machine, remove the part and inspect it

• Inspect your own work to prints and manage your time to hit rate the majority of the time

• Maximize setups and tooling on current and upcoming jobs and use cycle time for additional operations

• Hold an exceptional level of quality on every part

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as requested

• Help train cell personnel when asked

• Follow all quality procedures, safety rules and good 5S practices

• Look for continuous improvement opportunities and work as part of a team

EQUIPMENT

Lathes, CNC machines, grinders, saws, hob, Redine, inspection tools, vise, computers, forklift, pallet jack, carts, ladders

WHAT YOU NEED

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar machine shop setting

• Ability to read prints and inspect your own parts

• Good communication skills

• Regular and consistent attendance

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

BENEFITS

• Health, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid parental leave

• Generous tuition reimbursement program

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Standing up to 10 hours per shift; walking up to 2 hours per day

• Bending, squatting, crawling and ladder climbing

• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor level; carry up to 35 lbs; push up to 36 lbs force

• Safety glasses with side shields and leather footwear required in the shop; ear plugs provided

• Light forklift traffic, slight machine noise, moderate exposure to slippery surfaces

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.