Machinist 3

Zero-Max; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with match

Profit-sharing plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bonus program

Safe climate-controlled shop

Job summary

Zero-Max in Plymouth, MN, is seeking a Machinist 3 to set up and operate complex machines with minimal supervision. You will guide less skilled machinists and contribute to producing high-precision parts in a clean, climate-controlled shop.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in Machining with 5–7 years of experience (or 8–10 years) with complex equipment, plus strong setup, tooling selection, speeds/feeds, and inspection skills. Programming is optional.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Machining and 5–7 years’ experience with equipment of a complex nature; or 8–10 years’ experience without a degree.
• Proficient at set-up, operation, tooling determination, speeds/feeds, shop math, and part inspection.
• Ability to guide and instruct less skilled machinists.

Responsibilities

• Set up complex machines including multi-axis milling and mill/turn operations.
• Operate machines and monitor quality and performance.
• Maintain setup sheets for new parts or design changes.
• Select proper tooling and determine process sequences.
• Instruct less skilled operators and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Job description

Description

About Zero-Max

For over 77 years, Zero-Max has been a leading manufacturer of high-quality motion control and power transmission components used in machines across numerous industries around the world. Since our beginning, Zero-Max has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality, customizable, premium products that improve our customers’ results.

We hire highly motivated and talented people who are committed to being responsive to our customers’ needs, holding themselves accountable to our customers and each other, and conducting business with honesty and integrity.

Our Core Values

1. Provide best-in-class service and solutions
2. Hold ourselves accountable
3. Do the right thing

Located on scenic grounds in Plymouth, MN, Zero-Max offers a newly remodeled, clean, and climate-controlled production facility. We are proud of the longevity and dedication of our employees and are committed to providing a positive work environment along with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Robust health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% match plus a 4% discretionary profit-sharing plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-wide bonus
• Clean, safe, climate controlled, low noise shop environment
• Training, mentorship, and coaching from leadership
• Healthy work/life balance
• Other fringe benefits in a fun and welcoming environment that sets us apart from most companies!

Zero-Max is currently recruiting for a Machinist 3 who will be responsible for the set-up and operation of multiple, complex machines with little or no supervision. Instructs less skilled machinists. This is the top-level machinist position. Employees at this level should be highly proficient with all less complex machines in the shop.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sets-up machines of a complex nature including horizontal/vertical milling or mill/turn with multi axis twin spindles, twin turrets
• Operate machines of a complex nature
• Maintain set-up sheets for new parts or design changes
• Edit machine programs
• Select proper tooling for different machining sequences
• Instruct less skilled operators
• Perform finishing work such as, deburring, sanding, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Associate degree in Machining and 5-7 years’ experience with equipment of a complex nature; or 8-10 years’ experience with equipment of a complex nature; or a combination of education and experience.

Required Skills

• Must be highly proficient at set-up, operation, determining tooling, process sequences, speeds and feeds, shop mathematics, and thorough on inspection of parts and instruction to others
• Programming is not a prerequisite for this position but is a plus.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly required to stand
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel with hands and arms
• Must occasionally walk and talk or hear
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Zero-Max is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status – M/F/Veteran/Disability