Lead CNC Machinist – 3rd Shift (Training on First)

Safe Fleet; Eagan, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Fleet in Minnesota is seeking a Machine Operator Lead to manage CNC machining centers and related equipment within the manufacturing environment. You will set up, troubleshoot, and operate Haas vertical machining centers, Fanuc robotic arms, Amada turret punch, and other machines to produce quality parts.

The role requires reading drawings, applying G&M codes, and performing first piece and hourly inspections while meeting production rates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years as a CNC Machinist experience is required.
• Advanced degree/trade school preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends, as needed.
• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with supervisors and co-workers.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Safety First attitude.
• Setup and Troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate CNC vertical machining centers.
• Ability to read and interpret component prints or drawings, make calculations, and resolve technical problems.
• Must be proficient in the use of measuring devices (i.e., calipers and micrometers).
• Must understand G&M Codes and Macro programming.
• Demonstrate ability to enter and edit programs to ensure proper machine operation.
• Mounting, installing, aligning, and securing tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Utilize knowledge of machining processes to produce quality parts.
• Conduct first piece & hourly inspection to ensure quality standards.
• Successfully demonstrated trouble shooting and problem-solving ability.
• Understands the preventative maintenance requirements of CNC machining centers and Implements maintenance based on defined schedules.
• Understands the 5S and Workplace Organization of work-centers and demonstrates ability to maintain each work area within these guidelines.
• Must demonstrate ability to complete parts to the established production rates.
• Maintain metric documentation and daily reporting of work center performance, KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost.

Skills

Reading drawings

G&M Codes

Calipers & micrometers

Troubleshooting

5S / workplace organization

Verbal/written communication

Setup & troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Trade school/Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Haas CNC vertical machining centers

Fanuc robotic arms

Amada turret punch

Job description

Safe Fleet in Minnesota is seeking a Machine Operator Lead to manage CNC machining centers and related equipment within the manufacturing environment. You will set up, troubleshoot, and operate Haas vertical machining centers, Fanuc robotic arms, Amada turret punch, and other machines to produce quality parts.

The role requires reading drawings, applying G&M codes, and performing first piece and hourly inspections while meeting production rates.