Machinist

Activar, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Weekly pay

Vacation/paid time off

Job summary

Activar, Inc. in Bloomington, MN is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and CNC machines to fabricate metal and non-metal parts. You will read engineering drawings, select cutters, measure output, and ensure parts meet print specifications.

The role requires high school diploma or GED (or 1 year related experience). You must be comfortable with CAD prints, using bar code readers, forklift, and Windows-based systems.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of high school diploma or GED, or 1 year related experience.
• Ability to read and decipher CAD prints.
• Experience operating machining equipment, including CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings to determine setup and sequence of operation.
• Select and secure cutters/fixtures required in process.
• Inspect and measure work to ensure prints are met.
• Set controls for speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth of cut.
• Suggest improvements to production methods and equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and adhere to company policies.

Skills

CAD prints

Machine operation

Windows applications

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bar code reader

Forklift

CNC machines

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for setting up and operating conventional, special purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers to machine metallic and or non-metallic parts by performing the following duties.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Reads and interprets engineering drawings and blueprints, schematic diagrams, and shop orders/jobs to determine setup, production methods, and sequence of operation.
• Selects, positions, and secures any cutters or fixtures required in process.
• Inspects and measures work to ensure products are within print specification.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Report immediately to supervisor/lead/manager any and all problems, which may affect safety, equipment, tooling, and/or quality.
• Maintain full working knowledge of all processes.
• Ensure a clean and organized work environment.
• Adhere to all company standards and policies.
• Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner in accordance with company guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and decipher CAD prints.
• Ability to operate machines including, but not limited to bar code reader, computer terminal, other electronic devices, and forklift.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and the capacity to learn new systems.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills and effective organizational skills.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.
• Ability to execute in a rapidly changing fast paced environment that requires strong team work.
• Understanding of all tools, gages, equipment, and other various instruments used to perform position.
• Basic ability to understand blue prints, schematics, and instrumentation diagrams.
• Skill in performing accurate arithmetic functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; using decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification; or 1 year minimum of related experience and/or training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the building. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift up to 60 pounds and move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to work with hazardous materials. The employee may be exposed to hot surfaces, hot air, electrical hazards, and flames. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works with moving machinery and occasionally in outside weather.

Benefits Overview

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Community involvement time off
• Earned time off
• Employee assistance program
• Family and medical leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment
• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Vision insurance
• Weekly pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Starting hourly wage: $28.00 - $32.00