CNC Machinist - 1st shift

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. in Mitchell, South Dakota, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to produce precision parts using both CNC and manual machining equipment. Responsibilities include programming CNC machines, performing quality checks, and maintaining a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, vocational training preferred, and at least 2 years of experience in numeric control operations. This position emphasizes safety, quality, and effective communication with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent numeric control operations and programming experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Practical experience with conventional machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC machines for production.
• Ensure quality checks of machined parts using precision measuring devices.
• Communicate with Engineering to resolve product issues.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining operations

Quality checks

CAD/CAM programming

Ability to read 3D and 2D models

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational training

Tools

Machining equipment

CAD/CAM software

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce machined parts, products, or components by programming, setting up and operating CNC Vertical milling machine and/or manual and conventional machines such as grinders, mills, lathes, overhead cranes and lifting devices or special purpose equipment as required.
• Develop, edit, or modify programming sequences based on manufacturing blueprints, schematic, manufacturing sketches with an understanding of geometric tolerances and dimensions.
• Program and operate machinery for production requirements.
• Perform necessary quality checks of parts including the effective use of calipers, micrometers, complex functional gauges and other precision measuring devices.
• Communicate with Engineering to resolve any product issues or blueprint dimensional deficiencies.
• Create simple and complex patterns and parts using CAD/CAM/eCam/Solidworks Hurco WinMax as well as other programs.
• Take immediate action to solve out‑of‑tolerance parts, quality issues or other problems by adjusting the machine as required to ensure quality of production.
• Make prototype and sample products as required.
• Required knowledge of steels, stresses, and materials.
• Ability to see and compare slight differences in shape, size, etc., of objects.
• Establish optimum path and maximum use of materials and tooling including location of tool set point, starting point and cutter change points and setting or adjusting cutting feeds and speeds.
• Verify and edit code generation for accuracy and efficiency; maintain and update code files.
• Transform two‑dimensional drawings into three‑dimensional objects for machining with 3D model features.
• Transform three‑dimensional objects into flat pattern parts for fabrication.
• Attend any available training classes and/or technical school that may be required.
• Maintain and support maintenance of machines with scheduled checks that may be required by operator to maintain machine life and safe operation.
• Maintain safe organized tools and workplace.
• Act, live, and behave by TCF Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years recent numeric control operations and programming experience preferred.
• Ability to determine reference points, machine cutting paths and hole locations and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting 3D and 2D models.
• Practical experience with conventional machining equipment.
• CAD/CAM programming experience preferred.
• Based on department, may be required to operate a forklift, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SAFETY

Twin City Fan is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Every employee must understand and continually work within the safety and health rules and policies. The use of good judgment and common sense is critical to workplace safety and Twin City Fan expects every employee to work in a safe and conscientious manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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