Lead CNC Machinist/Programmer

IDC Spring; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

IDC Spring is seeking a Lead CNC Machinist/Programmer in Coon Rapids, MN. You will lead daily machine shop operations, program CNC equipment, design fixtures with CAD, and manage tooling and inventory to meet customer specs and production deadlines.

The role requires 5 years of CNC experience, independent setup, and proficiency with 3D CAD. We offer competitive benefits and a weekly pay cycle in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years of CNC machinist experience with independent setup and programming.
• Experience with manual mills, lathes, CNC mills, CNC lathes, and mill-turn machines with live tooling.
• Experience designing parts in 3D CAD and interpreting drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create basic and complex CNC programs using G-code and CAM software.
• Design parts, fixtures, and tooling in CAD.
• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and mill-turn machines to print specifications.
• Select tooling, track usage, and manage tooling orders.
• Manage inventory, receive and restock materials and shop supplies.
• Schedule orders and plan production workload by priorities and due dates.
• Lead day-to-day machine shop operations and communicate with internal customers.
• Create and maintain SOPs and train team members.
• Inspect parts with measuring equipment to meet quality standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Use ERP to track orders, inventory, and production data.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle times and costs.

Skills

CNC machinist experience

G-code programming

CAD design

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

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Lead CNC Machinist/Programmer

Full-time Manual Labor Coon Rapids, MN, US

Who We Are

IDC Spring is a top industrial spring company that provides quality springs and service solutions. As a second generation, family-owned company, we are driven by our core values of People Focused, Integrity, Teamwork and Personal Responsibility. We are headquartered in Minnesota, with locations in Arizona and Ohio.

How You Contribute to The Team

The Lead CNC Machinist/Programmer is responsible for various tasks in the manufacturing of garage door springs according to customer and product specifications.

• Create basic and complex programs for CNC machines using G-code and CAM software.
• Design parts, fixtures, and tooling using CAD software.
• Perform complete setups and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, CNC mill-turn machines, and manual mills and lathes to produce parts per drawings and specifications.
• Select tooling for each job, track tooling usage, and manage tooling orders.
• Manage inventory of raw material, finished goods, tooling, and shop supplies, including receiving, shipping, and restocking.
• Schedule orders and plan production workload according to business priorities and due dates.
• Lead day-to-day machine shop operations and serve as the main contact for internal customers on order status, lead times, and issues.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and train team members as needed.
• Inspect parts using measuring equipment to ensure quality standards and specifications are met.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and troubleshoot and repair issues as needed.
• Use the ERP system to track orders, inventory, and production data.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle times and meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years of CNC machinist experience, including independent setup and programming.
• Hands-on experience with manual mills and lathes, CNC mills, CNC lathes, and CNC mill-turn machines, including live tooling Y and C axis lathes.
• Experience designing parts in 3D CAD software and creating and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of tooling selection, fixturing, and cutting data for stainless steel, carbon steel, tool steel, aluminum, and brass.

Team members are paid weekly. The target hourly pay range is $34.00 - $41.00 depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other factors. A shift premium may be available depending upon shift and location. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short-term/long-term disability insurance plans, 401(k) with employer match, tuition assistance, paid time off and paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.