Machinist - 2nd shift

ELECTRIC MACHINERY COMPANY LLC•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp., is hiring a Machinist for its Machining team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Machinist sets up and operates CNC and manual machining equipment to produce high-quality parts within close tolerances while following safety and quality standards. This is a full-time, union position scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The listed second-shift pay range is $24.00 to $28.00 per hour, plus a $2.00-per-hour shift differential; compensation depends on experience. Voluntary weekday and weekend overtime is available, with Saturday paid at time and a half and Sunday at double time. The role involves machining and inspecting parts, setting up and laying out work, reading routing information and design prints, maintaining equipment, completing quality documentation, and keeping the work area clean. The Machinist works with Manufacturing Engineering on setup, machining, and tooling, and handles materials using equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and cranes. The position supports continuous improvement and requires compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and OSHA and EPA regulations. Applicants need a two-year machining degree or a high school degree with at least three years of equivalent machining experience. The role requires the ability to read design prints and understand GD&T and surface-finish requirements, operate a range of CNC and manual machining equipment, and make basic CNC program edits. Physical duties include routinely lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds, using stairs and ladders, and operating machinery or tools with repetitive hand and wrist motions. The employee works as a member of the Machining Team and performs to the department’s skills matrix.

Requirements

Two-year machining degree or high school degree with a minimum of three years of equivalent machining experience.
Ability to read design prints and understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and surface-finish requirements.
Ability to operate CNC machinery, vertical turret lathes, boring mills, engine or turret lathes, radial or horizontal drilling machines, external or internal grinders, and horizontal boring mills.
Knowledge of CNC programming and ability to make basic edits as needed.
Ability to operate key-seaters, broaches, band saws, sanding equipment, grinders, post drills, hydraulic presses, and propane or oxy-acetylene heating equipment.
Understanding of carbide tooling, feeds, and speeds for machining applications.
Ability to become certified in overhead and jib crane operation and forklift operation.
Routinely lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Routinely ascend and descend ladders and stairs.
Routinely remain stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Routinely perform repetitive motions using the wrists, hands, or fingers to operate machinery or tools.

Responsibilities

Machine high-quality parts within tolerance requirements using CNC and manual machines.
Set up and lay out parts manually and use machines to check proper locations and work offsets.
Read routing information to determine the sequence and method of machining.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering on setup, machining, and tooling.
Perform preventative maintenance on machines and equipment.
Use electric and pneumatic hand tools.
Deburr and hand-clean parts.
Complete necessary QA and customer documentation.
Maintain a clean work area.
Lift and move materials using a forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane, or jib crane.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in day-to-day work.
Perform to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and comply with OSHA and EPA regulations.
Work as a Machining Team member in accordance with the department’s Skills Matrix.