Turning Machinist - First Shift

Metal Craft Machine & Engineering•Elk River, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN, is a precision machining company with a mission to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries. They are seeking a MACHINIST for their TURNING department. The ideal candidate is passionate about their work, committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation. METAL CRAFT has been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, and challenging work for over 40 years, investing in the growth of their people. The TURNING MACHINIST will set up and operate a variety of machines to perform machining operations such as turning, boring, threading, and facing on metal and plastic work pieces.

Requirements

Associates Degree in machining or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 2-5 years of CNC machinist experience
Ability to read blueprints
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.
Authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate a variety of machines to perform machining operations such as turning, boring, threading, and facing on metal and plastic work pieces.
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.
Recognize, understand, and properly adjust or replace dull or chipped tooling.
Set and adjust work offsets, tool wear lengths, and cutter compensation.
Adjust work shift offsets of tools at each station.
Run more than one machine where cycle time permits.
Perform Quality Control Characteristics documentation of tolerance zones specified on blueprints.
Straighten parts per work instructions or set up sheets.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.