Experienced Setup Milling Machinist (first shift)
$64,480–$85,280 year
On-siteElk River, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Set up and operate milling machines to manufacture precision parts for medical, aviation, and defense industries. Read blueprints, job routings, and set up sheets to determine dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions. Load and set tools based on run out and holder specifications, while creating and reviewing set up sheets for critical information. Design fixtures and work holding, edit programs for accuracy, and manually program machines when needed. Inspect parts using measurement equipment to document tolerance zones and recognize when to replace dull or chipped tooling. Train others and create work instructions for straightening parts. Monday through Thursday, 5:00am to 3:30pm, with overtime as needed on Friday.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in machining
- Minimum 5+ years of CNC Machinist experience with emphasis on set up and operation
- Must be able to run more than one machine where cycle time permits
- Must be able to work in other areas on an as needed basis
- Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to read programs and understand what dimensions each tool is creating
- Firm understanding of tool geometry and applications of different tool types
- Knowledge of GD&T principles
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines
- Problem solving and decision-making skills and the ability to think independently
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate and work well with others
- Show initiative in work by being a self-starter, suggesting new ideas for completing a job, giving input as to how to improve the efficiency of a job, and organizing work time in order to complete jobs in a timely matter
- Listening, verbal, and written communication skills
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