Machinist - 2nd Shift

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Machinist for the 2nd shift in Minneapolis. This role involves operating CNC machinery to produce high-quality parts, adhering to safety and ISO standards while contributing to continuous improvement. Applicants should have a machining degree or equivalent experience, demonstrating the ability to work with precision and quality assurance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Quarterly Bonus Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company provided uniforms

Qualifications

• 2 year Machining degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of setup methods for machining.
• Ability to read design prints and geometric tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate CNC machining equipment.
• Machine high quality parts within tolerance requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines.

Skills

Milling

CNC Programming

Quality Assurance

Machining

Education

2 year Machining degree or High School with 3 years experience

Job description

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ELECTRIC MACHINERY COMPANY, a Division Of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position: Machinist - 2nd Shift

Team: Machining

Primary Objective Of Position

A Machinist is responsible for the setup and operation of CNC and manual machining equipment specifically for our Horizontal CNC Mill machine. A Machinist works within close tolerance requirements to create high quality parts, adhering to safety and quality standards.

Pay Types

Voluntary weekday and weekend overtime.

Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!

Job Type

Monday – Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Full-time (Union)

Major Areas Of Accountability

• Machine high quality parts within tolerance requirements, on a large CNC Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM).
• Setting up and layout parts, both manually and using your machine to check proper locations and work offsets
• Read routing information to determine sequence and method of machining.
• Layout work, partner with Mfg. Engineering related to set up, machining and tooling.
• Performs preventative maintenance of machines and equipment.
• Uses electric and pneumatic hand tools.
• Deburr and hand clean parts.
• Completes necessary QA/Customer documentation.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.
• Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 2 year Machining degree or High School degree with a minimum of 3 years equivalent machining experience (preferred).
• Can confidently indicate parts to find center, flatness, and square to the spindle.
• Must have a strong knowledge base of a variety of creative setup methods, outside of standard work holding.
• A strong skillset for milling, preferably running CNC Horizontal style mill. Preferred experience running Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM)
• Ability to read design prints, understand geometric design & tolerancing (GD&T) and surface finish requirements.
• Strong aptitude for using dial indicators, ID and OD micrometers, and other inspection equipment.
• Ability to set up and run CNC machinery, Horizontal Milling Centers, boring mills, engine or turret lathes, radial or horizontal drilling machines, external/internal grinders.
• Have the understanding of G&M Codes, CNC program reading, ability to make edits as needed.
• Ability to operate equipment such as key-seaters, broaches, band saws, sanding equipment, grinders post drills, hydraulic press and propane or oxy-acetylene heating equipment.
• Understand carbide tooling, feeds and speeds for the machining application.
• Ability to be certified in overhead crane, Jib crane and forklift operation.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs.
• Routinely ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
• Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.
  
  

Skills Matrix

This is a Union Shop. Skills and advancement within the department is documented via the Machining teams Skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Machining Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Machining Team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
• 401K with Match 1st month following hire
• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
• Company paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
• Company provided tools
• Company provided uniforms (laundered)
• Company reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Safety Glasses
• Secure, onsite free parking

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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