Machinist - Weekend Shift (All levels)

DOUGLAS MACHINE INC.; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock

401(k) match

Health clinic

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Lincoln is seeking Machinists to join our Machine Shop. You will set up, operate, and program CNC mills and lathes to produce precision packaging machine components, with duties varying by experience level.

We offer safety-focused, collaborative machining environments, where you can mentor others, support continuous improvement, and grow technical skills in tooling, software, robotics, and multitasking equipment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent in machining.
• Ability to read blueprints and prints for advanced roles.
• Experience with CNC mills and lathes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to machine parts to spec.
• Set up, operate, and program machines with close tolerances.
• Operate multiple machine tools and perform progressive machining.
• Write/exeсute programs and adjust as needed based on results.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify tolerances.
• Maintain 5S in the work area and support safety improvements.

Skills

Machining

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Quality control

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Technical degree in Machine Tool Technology

Tools

Haas CNC

Mazak EZ-16

Bridgeport EZ-Trak

Micrometers & gauges

Job description

• Base Pay $25.20 - $37.20 / Hour
• Job Category Machine Shop
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

Create precision parts, grow your machining skills, and help deliver differentiated packaging automation solutions.

Job Summary:

We are seeking Machinists at multiple skill levels to join our Machine Shop team. In this role, you will set up, operate, and program a variety of machine tools—including CNC mills, lathes, and related equipment to produce high-quality packaging machine components. Depending on experience, work may range from low-to-moderate difficulty machining under direct supervision to highly complex machining performed independently with very close tolerances, unusual requirements, and opportunities to mentor others, support continuous improvement, and serve as a technical resource within the cell.

At Douglas, you will help steward our mission to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services while living our values of unwavering integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit, and continuous innovation and improvement.

Why Join Us?

You’ll work in a collaborative, safety-focused machine shop where precision, ownership, learning, and continuous improvement matter. Whether you are early in your machining career or an experienced technical resource, this role offers opportunities to grow your skills, take on challenging work, and contribute directly to high-quality production outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, written specifications, machine drawings, and part drawings to machine parts to specification.
• Set up, operate, and program a broad range of production work involving close tolerances, exacting setups, vice work, and fixturing techniques.
• Operate multiple types of machine tools and perform progressive machining.
• Send and receive programs to and from the network, write and execute programs, and make or suggest program edits based on part requirements and machining results.
• Use micrometers and other precision measuring tools to verify size, shape, and tolerance requirements.
• Perform second operations during machine cycle time.
• Maintain work areas in accordance with 5S standards and perform routine maintenance.
• Support part throughput by flexibly operating equipment and performing operations according to priority lists and due dates within the assigned cell.
• Perform quality checks and, at more advanced levels, quality audits of completed work within the machine shop.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures and look for opportunities to recommend safety improvements.
• Pursue training and cross-training in all areas of the Machine Shop as equipment availability allows.
• For experienced machinists, serve as a technical resource, mentor, trainer, or key person within the cell; support continuous improvement activities; assist with difficult projects; and help evaluate emerging technologies such as tooling, software, robotics, and multitasking equipment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability and desire to grow, take on new challenges, and continue building machining capability.
• Strong work history and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, including complex prints for more advanced roles.
• Ability to set up tooling and execute programs; advanced candidates should be able to write and execute complex programs independently.
• Ability to read and use precision measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving ability.
• Team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently as skill level requires.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply job methods and instructions in a timely manner.
• Willingness to assist, train, or mentor other machinists as experience allows.
• Ability to communicate with internal customers regarding technical information and processes for advanced-level work.
• Flexibility to support production needs, which may include adjusting work schedules, working outside core hours, or traveling when necessary for advanced assignments.

Types of CNC equipment

• Haas Vertical Machining Centers (VF2-VF10’s)
• Mazak EZ-16 and Bridgeport EZ-Traks
• Mazak Integrex and Quick Turn CNC lathes

Education and Experience:

• Technical degree in Machine Tool Technology or a related field with any level of machining experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Other Information:

• All full‑time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.
• The base pay for this role is $21.00 - $31.00/hr. This is a weekend shift and will receive a shift differential of 20%, resulting in an adjusted wage of $25.20 - $37.20/hr.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.