Machinist B - First Shift

Nidec • Mankato, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves carrying out 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 skillfully use hand tools, determine metal machinability, and select appropriate tooling, fields, speeds, and application. Operation of CNC machines, including a working knowledge of programming fundamentals, is essential. All work must consistently meet specifications. The role also includes monitoring and changing coolant as needed, performing daily/weekly TPM tasks accurately, and undertaking other duties as 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.
• In pursuit (full-time or part-time student) of two (2) year Vocational/Accredited school certificate/degree.
• 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

• Once two (2) year certificate or degree is awarded plus four thousand (4,000) in house machining hours, will move to Machinist A.

Responsibilities

• Carry through to completion with minimum supervision the machining and fitting of all kinds of metal parts, tools, and machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, written specifications, and schematics to properly layout and perform work.
• Set up and operate all available machines and machine tools and perform progressive machining operations on work involving very close tolerances or unusual requirements.
• Determine operation sequences.
• Use skillfully all machinists’ hand tools and determine machinability of metals to determine proper tooling selection (geometry) and application (fields, speeds).
• Operate CNC machines including working knowledge of programming fundamentals.
• Ensure work produced consistently meets specification.
• Monitor coolant quality and change coolant as required.
• Perform daily/weekly TPM tasks with accuracy and consistency.
• Perform 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