Machinist

Minco Products, Inc; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K with matching

Disability insurance

HSA and FSA available

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee managed time-off

Job summary

Minco Products, Inc. is seeking a Machinist in Fridley, MN to set up and operate Machining Center equipment and associated tooling. You will read blueprints, select tools, and verify tolerances while supporting tube/bar cutting, welding, and assembly tasks.

Emphasis on attention to detail and willingness to learn other shop activities. The role requires basic math, blueprint reading, and safety compliance, with opportunities to train others and contribute to continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• English at 8th-grade level or higher.
• Apply machine shop theory and practices.
• Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Operate and set up machine equipment and tools.
• Perform advanced mathematical calculations.
• Inspect parts and machines for correct specifications.
• Lift and load materials.
• Comply with safety and operational guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate mills, lathes, grinders and shapers with tools.
• Adjust alignments and holding fixtures, tools, attachments and materials.
• Apply mathematics and layout techniques to ensure tolerances.
• Review specs and drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform precise measuring and marking of parts.
• Operate welding equipment as needed to weld or cut parts.
• Assemble parts and test units for function and performance.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement and safety in the shop.

Skills

English proficiency

Blueprint reading

Mathematical calculations

Communication

Education

Technical College experience

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Shapers

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

Minco is a global provider of thermal solutions, temperature sensing and control solutions, and flex circuit solutions for medical, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, power generation, and other high-reliability applications. Our experienced team couples advanced product technologies, expert design and engineering services, and a deep understanding of our customers’ applications to provide comprehensive solutions that meet exacting requirements for quality, reliability, and performance.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for setting up and operating the Machining Center equipment. The Machinist will also be responsible for selecting and retrieving tooling and inspection gauges from the tool crib that are specific to the job being set up, which is directed from reading and understanding blueprints for the fabrication of parts. Other responsibilities will include tube/bar cutting, welding, assembly of shop parts, de-burring, and changing bar stock as needed on equipment, and taking and verifying measurements for each job. Attention to detail and willingness to learn other shop activities are key to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, and shapers, selecting primary and secondary tools
• Adjust alignments and seating of holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials
• Apply mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques
• Review specifications, drawings, and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces
• Perform complex measuring, marking, and scribing dimensions
• Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and test the operation of the unit to ensure functionality and performance; at times, operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts
• Fit and assemble parts into a complete assembly that typically requires more complex testing and tolerance
• Communicate with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems
• Apply continuous improvement in work areas by identifying and recommending solutions to problems
• Ensure compliance with operating policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment and efficient operations
• Aid and train other staff in the department on processes, procedures, and machine understanding
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Our current business environment requires that employees speak, read, and write English at an 8th-grade level or higher
• Applying machine shop theory and practices
• Reading blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications
• Operating and setting up the machine equipment and tools
• Performing advanced mathematical calculations
• Inspecting parts and machines for correct specifications
• Lifting and loading materials
• Complying with safety and operational guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Handling and labeling hazardous materials based on the area of assignment
• Understanding of basic PC skills, such as data entry and operation
• Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive directions

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Technical College experience.
• Manufacturing experience.

Compensation

Range of $19 to $40 hourly

Location

Fridley, Minnesota

Benefits

Healthcare benefits are eligible on the first of the month following the hire date, 401K with an employer match after 61 days of full-time employment, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, HSA, and FSA available, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Managed Time-Off

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks. Minco Products, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

This position requires the use of information or access to hardware and software that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons, as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee.