Machinist

Douglas Machine Inc.; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Machine Inc. in Minnesota is seeking Machinists of multiple skill levels to join our Machine Shop team.

You will set up, operate, and program CNC mills and lathes to produce high-quality packaging machine components, with potential to mentor others and tackle complex tasks under supervision or independently as you gain experience. You will work in a safety-focused environment that values precision, continuous improvement, and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and program CNC mills and lathes to produce high-quality components.

Skills

Machining

CNC programming

CNC milling

CNC lathe

Job description

We are seeking Machinists at multiple skill levels to join our Machine Shop team. In this role, you will set up, operate, and program a variety of machine tools—including CNC mills, lathes, and related equipment—to produce high-quality packaging machine components. Depending on experience, work may range from low-to-moderate difficulty machining under direct supervision to highly complex machining performed independently with very close tolerances, unusual requirements, and opportunities to mentor others, support continuous improvement, and serve as a technical resource within the cell.

At Douglas, you will help steward our mission to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services while living our values of unwavering integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit, and continuous innovation and improvement.

Why Join Us?

You’ll work in a collaborative, safety-focused machine shop where precision, ownership, learning, and continuous improvement matter. Whether you are early in your machining career or an experienced technical resource, this role offers opportunities to grow your skills, take on challenging work, and contribute directly to high-quality production outcomes.