Swiss Machinist - 2nd shift - Sign On Bonus

Metal Craft Machine & Engineering•Elk River, MN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company, and our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries. Our Culture is best in class! “BUILT RIGHT. EVERY TIME” is not just a slogan, we build things that make a difference in people’s lives. A career at METAL CRAFT is rewarding for far more reasons than you might imagine. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go. Machinists assigned to the Swiss Department will operate Citizen, Star and/or Tsugami machines and measure quality characteristics.

Requirements

Listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to read blueprints.
Knowledge of GD&T principles.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in machining.
0-2 years of CNC machining experience.

Responsibilities

Reads and understands blueprint, job routings, set up sheets, and charts for such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions such as type of holding fixtures, cutting speeds, feed rates, and cutting tools to be used.
Load and set tools while understanding run out, tool length stick outs, and proper holder based on what the tool is doing.
Positions and secures tools in tool holders on turret and cross slide.
Ensure correct program is in place. Able to load and unload programs.
Recognize, understand, and properly adjust dull or chipped tooling.
Able to set and adjust work offsets, tool wear lengths, and cutter comp.
Adjusts work-shift offsets of tools at each station.
Must be able to run more than one machine where cycle time permits.
Perform Quality Control Characteristics documentation of tolerance zones specified on blueprints.
Operate machine tools and machine with supervision.
Able to straighten parts per work instructions or set up sheets.
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.