Machinist

Ichor Systems, Inc.; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 26,298 - 44,703; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Pay Differentials

Job summary

Ichor Systems, Inc. located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota is hiring for a machining position responsible for interpreting blueprints and ensuring precise operations. Applicants should have over 3 years of machining experience and competency in machine setups.

The role includes measuring, marking, and selecting tools while ensuring adherence to specifications. Benefits include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and a competitive pay range of $19.09 - $32.45 per hour based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of experience in machining.
• Capable of developing proficiency with complex setups.
• Able to perform part inspections using inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints and specifications to determine workpiece dimensions.
• Measures and marks dimensions on materials for machining.
• Selects and secures fixtures and tools on machines.
• Calculates and sets controls for machining factors.
• Observes machine operations to detect malfunctions.
• Verifies finished workpiece conformance to specifications.

Skills

Basic setups on multiple machines

Train CNC Operators and Machinists

Intermediate troubleshooting procedures

Part inspection techniques

Education

2-year machining degree preferred

Job description

Available Shifts & Differentials

• 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday, 4:45am-2:45pm
• 1st /12 hour Shift, (Wk1) Monday-Wednesday / (Wk2) Monday-Thursday, 5:00am-5:00pm
• 2nd Shift, Monday-Thursday, 3:15pm-1:15am, 10% differential
• 2nd/ Overnights Shift, (Wk1) Monday-Thursday/ (Wk2) Monday-Wednesday, 5:00pm-5:00am, 15% differential
• Weekend Day Shift, Friday-Sunday, 7:00am-7:00pm, 15% differential
• Weekend /12 hour Shift, (Wk1) Thursday-Sunday/ (Wk2) Monday-Wednesday, 5:00am-5:00pm, 15% differential
• Weekend Overnight Shift, (Wk1) Friday-Sunday/ (WK2) Monday-Wednesday, 5:00pm-5:00am, 15% differential

Pay Range (Minnesota)

For candidates based in Minnesota: the pay range for this position is $19.09 - $32.45 per hour. Pay is determined by location, level, and other factors such as experience, education, and training.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off – 3 weeks of PTO annually, accrual starts day one.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – medical plans for individuals and families.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount on company stock.
• 401(k) with Company Match – 50% match on contributions up to 8%, with immediate vesting.
• Full Benefits Package – dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Paid Holidays – company holidays plus a floating holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $7,500 per year for approved coursework and programs.
• Competitive Pay Differentials – extra pay for flexible schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine‑control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining and adjusts controls or media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications using tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, CMM, GD&T, and SPC.
• Sets up and operates machines on trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed data.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Completes necessary paperwork and computer entry steps.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Can perform basic setups on multiple machines.
• Ability to train CNC Operators and Machinists I on routine tasks.
• Developing proficiency with complex setups.
• Ability to perform intermediate troubleshooting procedures.
• Proficient with part inspection techniques (comparator, profilometer, etc.).
• 2‑year machining degree preferred; desired education, certifications and experience.
• Must have 3+ years of experience.

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.