Experienced Setup Milling Machinist (first shift)

Metal Craft Machine & Engineering•Elk River, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN, is a precision machining company focused on providing custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries. We are seeking an experienced setup MILLING MACHINIST to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about their work, committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation. For over 40 years, we have provided stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work, and are invested in the growth of our people. The Machinist will set up and operate milling machines as defined in the job routings, performing complex machining projects and modifying machine programs to manufacture precision parts.

Requirements

Associate Degree in machining.
Minimum 5+ years of CNC Machinist experience with emphasis on set up and operation.
Ability to read blueprints.
Able to read programs and understand what dimensions each tool is creating.
Firm understanding of tool geometry and applications of different tool types.
Knowledge of GD&T principles.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
Problem solving and decision-making skills and the ability to think independently.
Must be able to work in other areas on an as needed basis.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate and work well with others.
Show initiative in work by being a self-starter, suggesting new ideas for completing a job, giving input as to how to improve the efficiency of a job, and organizing work time in order to complete jobs in a timely matter.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Run and set up a variety of different machines.
Read and understand blueprints, job routings, set up sheets, and charts for specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
Load and set tools, understanding run out, tool length stick outs, and proper holder selection.
Create and review set up sheets for critical information and proper set up instructions.
Design and create fixtures and work holding.
Edit programs with proper approval and manually program at the machine when needed.
Load, send, and review programs for accuracy and completeness.
Recognize, understand, and properly adjust or replace dull or chipped tooling.
Understand tool life and record and properly set the machine to indicate when tool life is consumed.
Run more than one machine where cycle time permits.
Perform Quality Control Characteristics documentation of tolerance zones specified on blueprints.
Perform detailed inspection using a variety of inspection processes.
Train and support others within the area of expertise.
Create processes and work instructions or set up sheets for straightening parts.
Conduct yourself and ensure subordinates conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.