Machinist B - First Shift

Nidec; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 33,861 - 39,358; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Generous time-off package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nidec Corporation in Mankato, MN is looking for a skilled Machinist to operate and set up CNC machines, interpret engineering drawings, and perform machining tasks with minimal supervision. Candidates must be pursuing a two-year vocational certificate or degree and have a solid understanding of machining practices.

The position offers a starting hourly salary of $24.58 to $28.57, with additional bonuses for technical skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• In pursuit of a two-year vocational/accredited school certificate/degree.
• Knowledge of machining practices and techniques.
• Basic mechanical principles and shop mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Complete machining and fitting of metal parts with minimal supervision.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Set up and operate machines and tools.

Skills

Machining practices

Mechanical principles

Shop mathematics

Operating methods

CNC machine programming

Use of machinists’ hand tools

Education

Two-year vocational/accredited school certificate/degree

Job description

Job Summary

Shift: 1st shiftDays of Work: Monday - ThursdayWork Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Work Location: On-site (Mankato, MN)Starting Salary: $24.58 to $28.57 hourly (An additional $2.00 per hour technical differential is attainable after meeting CBA criteria.)Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Job Description

• Carry through to completion with minimum supervision the machining and fitting of all kinds of metal parts, tools, and machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, written specifications, and schematics to properly layout and perform work.
• Set up and operate all available machines and machine tools and perform progressive machining operations on work involving very close tolerances or unusual requirements.
• Determine operation sequences.
• Use skillfully all machinists’ hand tools and determine machinability of metals to determine proper tooling selection (geometry) and application (fields, speeds).
• Operate CNC machines, including working knowledge of programming fundamentals.
• Ensure work produced consistently meets specification.
• Monitor coolant quality and change coolant as required.
• Perform daily/weekly TPM tasks with accuracy and consistency.
• Perform other duties as designated by supervisor in the same salary grade or below.

Education & Experience Requirements

• In pursuit (full‑time or part‑time student) of a two‑year (2) vocational/accredited school certificate/degree.
• Once the two‑year certificate or degree is awarded plus four thousand (4,000) in‑house machining hours, the candidate will move to Machinist A.
• Requires knowledge of machining practices and techniques, basic mechanical principles and shop mathematics, setups, tooling applications, operating methods, and machinability of materials.
• Must be a sole U.S. citizen.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective from the first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best‑in‑class company match.
• Work‑Life Balance: Generous time‑off package, including PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.