Swiss Machinist

Activar Career•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

This position sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers to machine metallic and/or non-metallic parts. The machinist interprets engineering drawings, blueprints, schematic diagrams, and shop orders to determine setups, production methods, and operating sequences; selects and secures cutters and fixtures; and adjusts machine controls to regulate machining factors. The role includes inspecting work to ensure it meets print specifications, recommending improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality, and promptly reporting issues that may affect safety, equipment, tooling, or quality. The employee maintains knowledge of processes, keeps the work environment clean and organized, follows company standards and policies, and performs other assigned duties. The job requires regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the building, frequent reaching, and occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Employees must regularly lift up to 60 pounds and move up to 100 pounds. Work may involve hazardous materials, hot surfaces, hot air, electrical hazards, flames, moving machinery, and occasional outdoor weather exposure. The starting hourly pay range is $28.00–$32.00. Benefits include retirement, insurance, leave, and other programs listed below.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, or a minimum of 1 year of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and decipher CAD prints.
Ability to operate machines and equipment including a barcode reader, computer terminal, other electronic devices, and forklift.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and ability to learn new systems.
Communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to overcome obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.
Ability to work in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment requiring teamwork.
Understanding of the tools, gages, equipment, and instruments used to perform the position.
Basic ability to understand blueprints, schematics, and instrumentation diagrams.
Ability to perform accurate arithmetic involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting up to 60 pounds and moving up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematic diagrams, and shop orders/jobs to determine setup, production methods, and sequence of operation.
Select, position, and secure cutters or fixtures required for the process.
Inspect and measure work to ensure products meet print specifications.
Calculate and set controls regulating machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Immediately report problems that may affect safety, equipment, tooling, or quality to a supervisor, lead, or manager.
Maintain full working knowledge of all processes.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Adhere to company standards and policies and conduct oneself professionally in accordance with company guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.