Machinist - Weekday Shift

Bobcat Company; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Bobcat Company in Wahpeton, ND is seeking a machinist to read process sheets and blueprints, set up and operate equipment, and inspect parts to ensure accuracy. You will work with various machines to meet dimensional specs and maintain quality throughout production.

The role requires basic machining knowledge, the ability to read build sheets and blueprints, and clear communication. High school diploma or equivalent is required, with 0–2 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Reads process sheets, blueprints or sketches to determine machining requirements.
• Performs setup and operation of machining equipment as per specifications.
• Inspects first piece and checks subsequent parts for conformance using gauges.

Responsibilities

• Read process sheets, blueprints and sketches to determine machining to be done.
• Mount work pieces into appropriate clamps.
• Selects and installs tooling and sets up for operations.
• Starts machine and verifies dimensions against print data.
• Inspects pieces and performs spot checks to ensure quality.
• Organizes materials for the next run.
• Adheres to safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring gauges

Job description

Job Information

Knowledgeable and capable of operating various machines. Sets up and operates equipment to perform machining operations, such as sawing, turning, boring, facing, and threading parts according to specifications on process sheets, blueprints and sketches of parts to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up and operating requirements.

Role & Responsibility

• Reads process sheets, blueprints and sketches of parts to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up and operating requirements.
• Mounts work pieces into work clamp device.
• Selects and installs tooling in tool ports, turrets or indexing heads and automatic tool change magazine.
• Starts machine operation and observes numerical display on control panel to compare with data on print sheet to verify dimensional adjustments.
• Inspects first run piece and spot checks succeeding pieces as required or specified for quality and conformance to specifications using various gauges and measuring equipment.
• Organizes materials for next run.
• Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Job Requirement

• Must be able to read and receive instructions in English.
• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly.
• Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements.
• Must possess basic machining knowledge and the ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
• The ability to communicate with supervisors and fellow workers in both written and verbal forms at a level normally acquired through the completion of high school or equivalent is required.
• Job specific skills, techniques and safe work and equipment operating practices are learned through on-the-job and classroom training.
• General instructions are given on recurring duties, operations or assignments; detailed instructions are given on new duties, operations or assignments.
• Diploma - High School Diploma/Equivalent (Allow Equivalent) Experience: 0>2 years