Machinist A - Second Shift

Nidec•Mankato, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist A completes machining and fitting of metal parts, tools, and machines with minimal supervision. The role interprets engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, written specifications, and schematics to lay out and perform work; sets up and operates available machines and machine tools; and performs progressive machining operations involving close tolerances or unusual requirements. The machinist determines operation sequences, selects appropriate tooling and applications, and ensures work consistently meets specifications. CNC machine operation and knowledge of programming fundamentals are required. The position also monitors coolant quality, changes coolant as needed, and accurately and consistently completes daily and weekly TPM tasks. Other duties in the same or a lower salary grade may be assigned by the supervisor. This is an on-site, second-shift position in Mankato, Minnesota, working Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Starting pay is $33.08 to $40.00 per hour, plus a $2.00-per-hour shift differential. An additional $2.00-per-hour technical differential may be available after meeting CBA criteria. Pay is bi-weekly. Applicants must be sole U.S. citizens. Nidec manufactures motors and controls for commercial and industrial applications, including water treatment, mining, oil and gas, power generation, pools and spas, cooling towers, and refrigeration. The company describes itself as a global enterprise with more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates and more than 140,000 employees worldwide.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year vocational or accredited school, or equivalent, plus three years of experience.
Knowledge of machining practices and techniques, basic mechanical principles, and shop mathematics.
Knowledge of setups, tooling applications, operating methods, and machinability of materials.
Experience operating CNC machines and working knowledge of programming fundamentals.
Must be a sole U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Machine and fit metal parts, tools, and machines through completion with minimal supervision.
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, written specifications, and schematics to lay out and perform work.
Set up and operate available machines and machine tools.
Perform progressive machining operations on work involving close tolerances or unusual requirements.
Determine operation sequences.
Select appropriate tooling geometry and applications, including feeds and speeds, based on machinability of metals.
Operate CNC machines and apply programming fundamentals.
Ensure completed work consistently meets specifications.
Monitor coolant quality and change coolant as required.
Perform daily and weekly TPM tasks accurately and consistently.
Perform other duties designated by the supervisor in the same salary grade or below.