Machining Specialist

Entertimeonline; Stewartville (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GEOTEK in Stewartville, MN is seeking a Machining Specialist to set up, operate, and maintain complex machining equipment to produce high-precision components.

This role requires advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving, and the ability to mentor junior machinists while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of machining experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced CNC programming with Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, or other controllers.
• Strong GD&T, blueprint reading, and precision measurement skills.
• Ability to set up complex jobs and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and manual machines (mills, lathes, grinders) to spec.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T symbols, and drawings to manufacture parts.
• Choose tooling, speeds, feeds, and fixtures for different materials.
• Inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and CMM.
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Perform other duties as directed

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T expertise

Blueprint reading

Machining setup

Problem solving

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

• Location 1421 2nd Avenue Northwest,Stewartville, MN, 55976,United States
• Base Pay $30.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Job Category Maintenance, Manufacturing, Production Support
• Employee Type Full Time Manufacturing

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

The Machining Specialist plays a critical role in the manufacturing operation by setting up, operating, and maintaining complex machining equipment to produce high-precision components. This position requires advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior machinists while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met.

Shift Available

Monday - Thursday: 6:00am-6:30pm (can accommodate hour variations)

The compensation range for this position is $30.00- $35.00. Final offers may vary based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The posted range represents the expected earning potential for this position within the current organizational budget and market conditions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and manual machines including mills, lathes, grinders, and other precision equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T symbols, and work instructions to machine parts to specification.
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, speeds, and feeds for various materials and machining operations.
• Inspect in-process and finished components using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, CMM, calipers, gauges).
• Supports the Mission of the organization and adheres to all company policies
• Performs other duties as directed

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in machining within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of CNC programming (Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, or other controllers).
• Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and precision measurement tools.
• Proven ability to set up complex jobs and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Solid troubleshooting and problem - solving skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience with CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360, etc.).
• Experience working with a variety of materials (steel, aluminum, stainless, exotic alloys).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methods.
• Certification from NIMS or equivalent technical credentials.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving around the production floor.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Repetitive motions, including twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• May involve operating machinery, tools, or equipment requiring manual dexterity and coordination.
• Bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, crouching, and other physical activities may be required.
• Regular exposure to loud noises in a manufacturing setting may require the use of hearing protection.
• Exposure to both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Exposure to hazards, including but not limited to dust, fumes, chemicals, or other airborne particles; use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Who We Are:

For over 30 years, GEOTEK has been internationally recognized for industry leading composite technologies, engineering, and service. The company has grown PUPI® into the leading global provider of fiberglass crossarms and is committed to adding and developing other market-leading composite brands for the world's infrastructure. The company was founded in 1990 to manufacture and market Common Sense Fencing and other pultruded fiberglass products. Early on GEOTEK also began producing utility composite crossarms for Pultruded Utility Products, Inc., a company it acquired in 2000 and renamed Pultruded Utility Products International (PUPI) to reflect the global opportunity for these products. PUPI (pronounced "puppy") is a brand of GEOTEK. Usingproprietary processes and several patented inventions, GEOTEK manufactures and distributes engineered fiberglass composites that are used by the transmission and distribution power lines and substations. The company is well positioned for sustained growth and profitability through market expansion and new product offerings.

OUR PURPOSE:

As the global leader in composite crossarms, we aim to broaden our engineered composite products in infrastructure applications with light poles and beyond.

Mission:

Enhance the world's infrastructure with engineered composite products.

Vision:

Develop, acquire, and grow respected composite product brands; where each product line delivers market-leading reliability, performance, and value to global infrastructure customers.