Machinist - Federal Ammunition

The Kinetic Group•Anoka, MN

11d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist plays a critical role in supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality operations by manufacturing and repairing tools, gauges, and machine components to the highest quality standards. This position helps manufacturing departments meet production schedules while ensuring equipment within the department is properly maintained and repaired to minimize downtime. This opportunity is ideal for employees looking to take the next step in their career while helping The Kinetic Group achieve its operational goals.

Requirements

Two-year vocational schooling degree or diploma in Machining Technology OR 5+ years relevant experience without a degree/diploma
Experience in short run, prototype or tool room environment
Experience as a manual machinist
Precision fabrication experience
Experience making fixtures
Knowledge of metals such as steel, iron, brass and other metals, alloys and tool steels
Ability to measure with devices such as micrometers, master height stand
Ability to work with geometric dimensioning and tight tolerances
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving capabilities
Flexibility to shift between varying tasks while maintaining the highest levels of productivity and quality
Basic Computer Skills
Shift flexibility to work overtime as needed
Demonstrated effective team oriented employee
Demonstrated excellent problem solving and communication skills
Self-motivated with ability to work effectively under minimum supervision
Resume must be attached to online application
No record of disciplinary action at a Report of Conference level or above within previous 12 months

Nice To Haves

Multiple process welding capabilities preferred
Experience in setting up and operating CNC mills, lathes, grinders or EDM

Responsibilities

Keep abreast of latest machining technologies, sometimes requiring additional schooling.
Learn and operate all machine shop equipment as needed.
Inspect tooling and machine parts using precision measuring equipment.
Select proper stock for job, lay out work using necessary shop mathematics and set up and operate equipment according to blueprint specifications.
Make individual machine adjustments and changeovers to put machine in proper condition for specific assignments.
Produce and repair tools, gauges and machine parts within blueprint specifications.
Compute cost estimates for machine parts and communicate to engineers.
Work with engineers to make tooling which will work best at production.
Perform welding and fabrication of machine parts or tooling.
Troubleshoot machine malfunctions in production.
Order and maintain machine tool supplies.
Program CNC mills, lathes and grinders, if applicable.
Operate Electronics Discharge Machine (EDM), if applicable.
Keep machines properly lubricated and maintain machines and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Observe all established safety rules and procedures and report all unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to supervisor immediately.
Train back-up operators for various machine equipment.
Actively participate in the departmental Natural Work Team.