MACHINE OPERATOR - 1ST SHIFT

Warrior MFG LLC; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off (PTO) & ESST

Job summary

Warrior MFG LLC currently seeks a CNC operator to program, operate, and monitor equipment per prints and work orders in a Minnesota manufacturing setting. The role requires precise measurement skills, the ability to read blueprints, and active problem-solving to adjust processes for quality outputs.

The ideal candidate will have CNC programming/operation experience, be able to read tapes accurately, and operate forklifts or cranes as needed.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in CNC programming and equipment operation.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret work orders/prints.
• Accurate use of a tape measure and ability to read measurements.
• Computer literacy for shop floor software and controls.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional lifting to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand 100% of shift.
• Punctuality and good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Program, operate, and monitor CNC equipment as per prints and work orders.
• Make precise adjustments to meet tolerances and quality requirements.
• Read tapes and measurements accurately and adjust tooling as needed.
• Use overhead cranes or forklifts as required to move materials.
• Maintain safe and organized work area and follow all procedures.

Skills

CNC programming

Equipment operation

Read prints

Tape measure

Computer knowledge

Lift 50 lbs

Stand 100%

Punctuality

Education

Technical college degree

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift experience

Overhead cranes

Machining equipment

Job description

Program, operate, and monitor equipment, making adjustments as needed pursuant to prints and/or work orders.

Processes may include precision drilling and tapping, sawing, cutting, and shaping steel, and/or milling flat stock. The operator monitors the work being completed and takes many critical measurements, accurately reading a tape measure and making adjustments as needed. If the machine is producing work that is not satisfactory, operator must be able to make small adjustments using a keypad on the control panel of the machine to correct the problem. Operator uses overhead cranes and other lifting devices as required. Operator occasionally uses a forklift. Operator stands 100% of the time while operating equipment.

Required Skills

• Experience and/or post-secondary education in C.N.C. programming and equipment operation.
• Operator must be able to read, understand, and interpret work orders and/or prints.
• Operator must be able to accurately use a tape measure, reading and checking measurements.
• Computer knowledge.
• Operator must be able to frequently lift 50 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Operator must be able to stand 100% of the time.
• Operator must be punctual and have good attendance.

Preferred Skills

• Two years in a manufacturing setting, along with a technical college degree
• Experience with forklifts and overhead cranes
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical ability
• Warrior offers a generous benefits package including PTO/ESST time.
• After 60 days of employment FT employees also eligible to receive:
  • Eight (8) hours of holiday pay for nine (9) holidays including Good Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, & Christmas Eve).
  • Bereavement/Funeral Leave for immediate family.
  • Paid Jury Duty Leave.
  • Health Insurance (payroll deductions are non-taxable).
    • Current provider is HealthPartners.
    • Choice of (3) plans.
    • Warrior contributes to premium cost.
    • Reasonable rates for dependent coverage.
  • Dental Insurance (payroll deductions are non-taxable).
    • Current provider is HealthPartners.
    • Warrior pays 100% of employee's premium.
    • Reasonable rates for dependent coverage.
  • Vision Insurance (payroll deductions are non-taxable).
    • Current provider is Guardian - VSP.
    • Reasonable rates for employee and dependent coverage paid for 100% by employee (employee must be enrolled to include dependent coverage).
  • Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
    • Current provider is Guardian.
    • Warrior pays 100% of employee's premiums.
    • Warrior pays 100% of dependents' life insurance premium (not eligible for STD, LTD & ADD).
  • Voluntary Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment
    • Current provider is Guardian.
    • Reasonable rates for employee and dependent coverage paid for 100% by employee (employee must be enrolled to include dependent coverage).
  • Flexible Spending Account (non-taxable payroll deductions for Health Care and Dependent Care).
  • Health Savings Account (non-taxable payroll deductions when enrolled in Warrior's qualifying plan).
• The first of the quarter after 6 months of employment (if age 21 or older), FT employees are eligible to enroll in Warrior's 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Warrior matches 3% of employee's annual compensation through Safe Harbor Profit-Sharing
  • Automatic enrollment at 3% (before tax) contributions with the option to opt out or change contribution type or amount
  • May choose deductions to a 401(k) (before-tax), a Roth (after-tax), or both.
• Educational Assistance
  • Available to all regular, full-time employees who have completed at least one year of active employment at the time the course commences.
• Warrior pays 100% of rental and maintenance costs for shop uniforms.