Machinist

Engage Technologies Corp; Big Lake (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Technologies Corporation in Big Lake, MN, is seeking a hands-on Machinist to produce mechanical parts using manual mills and lathes. You’ll work closely with engineering on prototypes, follow production schedules, and maintain shop equipment in a clean, organized environment.

Applicants should have 1–2 years machining experience, be able to read drawings, use measuring tools, and work independently. The role requires on-site availability in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of machining experience required.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Proficient with measuring instruments and geometry concepts.
• Familiar with CAD systems and metal properties.
• Skilled with Excel and various power tools.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Follow work orders and set up manual mills and lathes to produce parts.
• Collaborate with engineering to prototype and fabricate parts.
• Interpret detailed drawings and inspect finished parts.
• Maintain shop equipment and track tooling inventory.
• Record completed parts in spreadsheets and assist with inventory counts.

Skills

Machining experience

Interpreting drawings

Measuring instruments & geometry

CAD systems familiarity

Excel proficiency

Power tools

Independent work / self-management

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Power tools

Job description

Engage Technologies Corporation’s rapid growth and expanding coding and packaging lines offer diverse career opportunities for energetic, professional individuals with backgrounds in sales, technical service, engineering, production, customer support and more. We offer an excellent opportunity to anyone looking to make a difference. Our employees maintain a friendly, personal work environment that encourages high morale, strong work ethics, and great potential for future growth.

Position:Machinist

Location: Big Lake, MN

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:1102

# of Openings:1

Join Eastey, a leading manufacturer of shrink packaging equipment and automated case sealing systems, as a Manual Machinist. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for producing mechanical parts for production and engineering prototypes using manual mills and lathes. You'll work closely with the engineering team, follow production schedules, maintain shop equipment, and contribute to a clean and organized shop environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Part Production:

• Follow work orders and understand machine priorities from production lists.
• Pull materials from inventory and set up manual mills/lathes to produce parts.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop and fabricate new prototype parts.
• Interpret detailed drawings and sketches.
• Inspect finished parts and ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Track tooling inventory and requisition necessary supplies.

Computer System:

• Record completed parts in spreadsheets.
• Participate in inventory cycle counts and update systems accordingly.
• Maintain general housekeeping of work area and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years of machining experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Proficient with measuring instruments and geometry/trigonometry concepts.
• Familiar with metal properties and CAD systems.
• Skilled in using Excel and various power tools.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While carrying out the responsibilities of this role, the employee is routinely required to use skills requiring motor coordination with finger dexterity (e.g., assembly of small parts/components, machine operation, etc.) during most of a normal workday.

Regular verbal communication and hearing are also necessary. Occasionally, the employee may need to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 30 pounds may be required at times, typically from waist level and over distances up to 30 feet. This position also demands specific visual abilities, including close-up vision and the capacity to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions during most of a normal workday.

Required to be exposed to an environment that involves some dirt, odors, noise, and similar elements during most of a normal workday.

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