CNC Horizontal Mill Set Up Machinist-Weekend Day Shift
About The Position
ARCH-Minneapolis is seeking experienced Set Up Machinists for its Weekend Day Shift team. The role produces machined parts by setting up, programming, and operating a CNC mill while maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment. Machinists set up parts independently, adjust tools and tool compensations, inspect work, follow job instructions, and may operate multiple machines when cycle time permits. The position requires completing shop-floor documentation and maintaining equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. The role is based in a manufacturing environment where temperatures may vary and personal protective equipment is required. Continuous mental and visual attention is needed; employees must be able to stand for a shift, and lifting up to 40 pounds is required. This position is subject to ITAR requirements and requires U.S. person status. ARCH describes itself as a contract manufacturing company serving medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets, with U.S.-based facilities and precision-machining capabilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experienced set-up machinist; the posting does not specify a minimum number of years of experience.
- U.S. person status as defined by ITAR: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
- Ability to stand for a shift and lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work in manufacturing areas where temperature may vary and personal protective equipment is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience editing CNC machine programs and writing basic programs.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, including GD&T tolerancing; profile tolerancing is preferred.
- Strong math background.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Set up parts in CNC machines without assistance or supervision.
- Change tools and adjust heights and tool compensations to maintain required machine output quality.
- Inspect products during machining to determine whether they meet specifications and comply with established inspection, testing, evaluation, and calibration standards and methods.
- Follow all job work order instructions.
- Operate more than one machine when cycle time permits.
- Complete required shop-floor documentation, including dimensional and visual inspection records.
- Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and reporting repair needs to management or maintenance.
- Comply with company safety guidelines, quality-system requirements, and housekeeping standards.
- Perform other job-related duties and follow other job-related instructions as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive base rate of $24.00–$37.50 per hour depending on experience, plus a 25% shift differential.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4.5% company match if the employee contributes at least 5%.
- Quarterly bonus potential.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Nine company-paid holidays per year.
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, with optional coverage for the employee, spouse, and children.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- MN Paid Leave and/or short-term disability provided by ARCH.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
