Machinist B - Fourth Shift

Nidec Motor Corporation • Mankato, MN

30d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves carrying out the machining and fitting of metal parts, tools, and machines with minimal supervision. The role requires interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, written specifications, and schematics to perform work accurately. Responsibilities include setting up and operating various machines and machine tools, performing progressive machining operations with close tolerances or unusual requirements, and determining operation sequences. The machinist will use hand tools skillfully, assess metal machinability for proper tooling selection and application, and operate CNC machines with a working knowledge of programming fundamentals. All work produced must consistently meet specifications. The role also includes monitoring and changing coolant as required, performing daily/weekly TPM tasks accurately, and undertaking other duties as assigned by the supervisor within the same salary grade or below.

Requirements

• Requires experience, trade skill and knowledge of machine shop practice.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• In pursuit (full-time or part-time student) of two (2) year Vocational/Accredited school certificate/degree.
• Once two (2) year certificate or degree is awarded plus four thousand (4,000) in house machining hours, will move to Machinist A.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree