CNC Setup Machinist 2nd shift

AVANTECH; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

AVANTECH in Baxter, MN seeks a skilled machinist to set up and operate CNC milling centers, read blueprints, and handle heavy aluminum billets safely. Proficiency with cutting tools, tool holders, and mill setups is required; knowledge of CNC controls is a plus.

Ability to work standing, lift heavy parts, and follow safety SOPs is essential. Experience with material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, overhead cranes, and gib cranes is valued.

Qualifications

• High School degree (not GED) with emphasis in the trades.
• Some post-secondary education in machine trades or equivalent experience.
• Must have reading skills to at least the 12th grade level and be able to communicate effectively in words and writing.
• Must be able to use basic math skills to process numerical data from blueprints and job packets.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling centers and set up vertical and horizontal mills.
• Work with various cutting tools and tool holders.
• Handle large aluminum billets and operate material handling equipment safely.
• Read blueprints and process job packets accurately.

Skills

CNC milling

Blueprint interpretation

Machine tool setup

Tooling and holders

Education

High School diploma (not GED) with trades emphasis

Post-secondary education in machine trades (preferred)

Tools

CNC controls

CNC milling centers

Job description

Must be able to lift 50 pounds in a safe manner and be able to spend 100% of your time in a standing position. Must be comfortable in maneuvering large aluminum billets of several hundred pounds using various material handling equipment including but not limited to pallet jacks, fork lifts, overhead cranes and gib cranes. Must have knowledge in the operation of various types of CNC machine controls. Must be experienced in the use of various types of cutting tools, tool holders, in the operation of CNC milling centers. Must have experience in the accurate set-up for vertical and horizontal mills. Knowledge of programming or past programming experience is preferred but not required.

Desired Qualifications

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS

High School degree (not GED) with emphasis in the trades, some post- secondary education preferably in machine trades or equivalent experience.

Must have reading skills to at least the 12th grade level and be able to communicate effectively in words and writing so others can easily understand.

Must be able to use the basic math skills of addition, subtraction multiplication and division and use these skills to process numerical data from blueprints and job packets.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Must demonstrate a positive attitude and behavior by dealing with people in a positive manner. Must be able to set effective goals and demonstrate the ability to meet them. Must work in a safe manner as described in company safety SOP’s and show a willingness to participate in safety activities. Must be adaptable and show a willingness to work at different tasks in and out of the finish department and be able to learn new skills.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance