Machinist A - Second Shift

Nidec Motor CorporationMankato, MN
$33 - $40Onsite

About The Position

This position involves carrying out the machining and fitting of all kinds of metal parts, tools, and machines with minimal supervision. The Machinist A will interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, written specifications, and schematics to perform their work. They will set up and operate all available machines and machine tools, performing progressive machining operations on work requiring close tolerances or unusual requirements. The role also includes determining operation sequences, skillfully using all machinists' hand tools, and determining the machinability of metals to select proper tooling and application parameters (feeds, speeds). Experience, trade skill, and knowledge of machine shop practice are essential. Operation of CNC machines, including a working knowledge of programming fundamentals, is required. All work produced must consistently meet specifications. The machinist will also monitor coolant quality and change coolant as needed, and perform daily/weekly TPM tasks with accuracy and consistency. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor within the same salary grade or below.

Requirements

  • Requires experience, trade skill and knowledge of machine shop practice.
  • Operation of CNC machines including working knowledge of programming fundamentals is required.
  • Two (2) year Vocational/Accredited school graduate, or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience.
  • Requires knowledge of machining practices and techniques, basic mechanical principles and shop mathematics, setups, tooling applications, operating methods, and machinability of materials.
  • Must be a sole US Citizen.

Responsibilities

  • Carries through to completion with minimum supervision the machining and fitting of all kinds of metal parts, tools, and machines.
  • Interprets engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, written specifications, and schematics to properly layout and perform work.
  • Sets up and operates all available machines and machine tools and performs progressive machining operations on work involving very close tolerances or unusual requirements.
  • Determines operation sequences.
  • Uses skillfully all machinists’ hand tools and determines machinability of metals to determine proper tooling selection (geometry) and application (fields, speeds).
  • Operation of CNC machines including working knowledge of programming fundamentals is required.
  • Work produced must consistently meet specification.
  • Monitor coolant quality and change coolant as required.
  • Daily/weekly TPM tasks must be performed with accuracy and consistency.
  • Performs other duties as designated by supervisor in the same salary grade or below.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
  • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match to support your financial future.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
  • Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.
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