Machinist

Colonial Group; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in International Falls, MN is seeking a Machinist to support a white paper mill operation. The role focuses on manufacturing components and troubleshooting using both manual and CNC equipment.

You will read blueprints, operate lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and perform pump repairs, welding, rigging, alignment, and crane/lift operations while following safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a 2-year technical program plus experience as a maintenance machinist or equivalent training and experience.
• Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have a valid current driver’s license.
• Experience in a paper or other manufacturing environment.
• Machinist training and certification are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a paper manufacturing operation to increase productivity and reduce downtime and waste.
• Create, interpret, and read prints for fabrication of components.
• Use precision measuring equipment for fabrication and machining of components.
• Operate manual machining equipment such as lathes, milling machines, radial drill press, band saws, threading equipment, grinding equipment.
• Perform pump repair, arc welding, proper rigging, alignment.
• Use mobile cranes, lifts, and hoists.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Milling machines

Lathes

CNC machines

Drill presses

Grinders

Measuring tools

Mechanical problem solving

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical program

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

We are seeking applicants for a Machinist in our International Falls, MN Paper Mill. The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

Responsibilities:

Work as part of a team in support of a paper manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste.

Ability to create, interpret, and read prints for fabrication of components.

Ability to use precision measuring equipment for precision fabrication and machining of components.

Ability to operate manual machining equipment such as lathes, milling machines, radial drill press, band saws, threading equipment, grinding equipment, and general machine shop equipment.

Perform pump repair, arc welding, proper rigging, alignment.

Ability to use mobile cranes, lifts, and hoists.

Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.

Completion of a 2-year technical program plus experience as a maintenance machinist or equivalent training and experience.

Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug test.

Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Must have a valid current driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a paper or other manufacturing environment.

Machinist training and certification are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must have experience and skills operating Milling machines, lathes, CNC operated machines, drill presses, and grinders.

Proficient with measuring tools of the machinist trade.

Able to analyze and resolve mechanical problems with design and fabrication of parts.

Able to work around mechanical components safely, troubleshoot in a safe manner, taking all precautions needed to protect yourself and those working with you.

Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.

Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.

Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.