Machinist II (2nd Shift)

Marotta Controls, Inc.; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation, sick and personal days

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling options such as a

Job summary

Marotta Controls, Inc. in Chaska, MN is seeking a Machinist II to set up and operate a range of conventional and CNC machine shop equipment, producing tight tolerance parts for the Aerospace & Defense industry.

The role emphasizes documentation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement, with minimal supervision. You will read blueprints and GD&T, inspect parts with precision tools, mentor others, and collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Set up and operate a variety of machine shop equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints/ drawings with GD&T.
• Perform precision inspections using metrology tools.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture production and tooling parts using tools and materials as required.
• Set‑up and operate machine shop equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect components with precision measuring equipment and guide in-process inspection.
• Measure parts with calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, vision systems.
• Interpret graphs and data for problem solving and SPC.
• Coordinate, document, and close machine shop activities with other departments.
• Generate work instructions, setup sheets, and programs for machining.
• Read and advise on manufacturability from blueprints and GD&T.
• Set up and operate CNC and manual equipment to meet customer requirements with minimal supervision.
• Review documentation to ensure conforming product and safe, efficient methods.
• Train and mentor others in machining processes.
• Communicate issues with recommendations to appropriate personnel.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide improvement recommendations.
• Define and perform routine maintenance of equipment.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Inspection & metrology

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Troubleshooting

Tools

Manual lathe

Manual mill

CNC machining centers

Cylindrical grinders

Calipers

Micrometers

Vision systems

Job description

Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace three years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top-tier solutions to our customers. Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference—

Machinist II

Overview:

The Machinist position is responsible for the set-up and operation of various types of conventional and CNC machine shop equipment inclusive of, but not limited to, manual lathes, manual mills, CNC machining centers, Cylindrical Grinders, etc. to produce complex, tight tolerance products. The individual in this role will actively participate in documentation creation and review, troubleshooting, continuous improvement. Additionally, they will advise on equipment selection, set-up/operation, and maintenance. The incumbent must be an individual who can multi-task and perform various machine shop related activities, in a manner that complies with all company requirements with little supervision.

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture production and tooling parts using a variety of tools, equipment, and materials as required
• Set‑up and operate machine shop equipment in an effective, efficient, safe and consistent manner
• Effectively perform component/material inspections utilizing the appropriate measuring equipment/instruments. Provide guidance on in-process/final inspection requirements, methods, and tools.
• Competent in measuring parts using precision measuring equipment such as Calipers, Micrometers, Depth gages, Vision Systems, etc.
• Interpret various types of graphs and data used in problem solving, SPC, monitoring of performance metrics, etc.
• Coordinate, execute, document, and bring to closure machine shop related activities, through effective interaction with other departments within the organization
• Generate work instructions, set up sheets, programs, etc. for machining activities
• Read, interpret, and advise about manufacturability on documents (i.e. blueprints/technical drawings, tolerances, GD&T, operation/tool/set-up sheets, routers, procedures, ECN’s, etc.) in an effective manner to produce conforming product on a timely basis
• Set‑up and operate various types of CNC and manual machine shop equipment in an effective, efficient, safe and consistent manner to support customer requirements, with little to no supervision
• Review documentation and verify methods, procedures, equipment and tooling can produce conforming product in a safe and efficient manner
• Train and mentor others how to perform machining processes for production products
• Communicate issues w/recommendations to the appropriate personnel.
• Perform troubleshooting activities to resolve issues and provide improvement recommendations.
• Define and perform routine maintenance of equipment.

Additional Duties / Responsibilities:

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization.
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals
• Lead the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks in the machining discipline
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that work area and equipment is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to: fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration
• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment.
• Overtime and weekend work will be required, as job duties demand.
• No travel is expected for this position

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to stand at length (7-8 hours, daily), sit, walk, stoop, bend, turn, balance, and/or crouch, and move about the facility.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally up to 70 lbs.

Pay Range:

$25 - $33 per hour

This position is at our Chaska, MN office location

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed.

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.