Mill Turn Machinist (Weekend Shift)

Metal Craft; Lake Orono Estates (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit‑s

Sign‑on bonus

Job summary

Metal Craft, a precision machining company in Elk River, MN, seeks a MillTurn Machinist to set up and operate CNC machines performing turning, boring, threading, and facing on metal and plastic pieces. Expect a 5:30 AM–6:00 PM Friday to Sunday schedule with a competitive base pay plus 20% shift pay and a $3,000 sign-on bonus payable in two installments.

The role requires 2–5 years of CNC experience, an associate degree in machining or equivalent, and strong GD&T knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in machining or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2-5 years of CNC machinist experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, routings, and tool instructions.
• Set up and run multiple CNC machines as capacity allows.
• Load tools, adjust offsets, and manage tool wear.
• Perform Quality Control documentation of tolerance zones.
• Identify and replace dull or damaged tooling.
• Collaborate with team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Initiative

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Associates Degree in machining

Job description

This position is eligible for a $3,000.00 Sign On Bonus

Base pay + 20% Shift Pay

Friday - Sunday 5:30AM -6:00PM

The posted range reflects market-based pay. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and related qualifications.

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company. Our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries.

We are seeking a MILLTURN MACHINIST to join our team! An ideal candidate is an individual that is passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation.

Our Culture is best in class!

"Built right. Every time" is not just a slogan, we build things that make a difference in people's lives. A career at METAL CRAFT is rewarding for far more reasons than you might imagine. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go.

In this role, the MILLTURN MACHINIST will set up and operate a variety of CNC machines to perform a series of machining operations as defined in the job routings such as turning, boring, threading, and facing on metal and plastic work pieces.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

• Machinists will be asked to run and set up a variety of different machines. The following information includes the duties and responsibilities involved with various machines.
• Reads and understands blueprint, job routings, set up sheets, and charts for such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions such as type of holding fixtures, cutting speeds, feed rates, and cutting tools to be used. Load and set tools while understanding run out, tool length stick outs, and proper holder based on what the tool is doing.
• Recognize, understand, and properly adjust or replace dull or chipped tooling.
• Able to set and adjust work offsets, tool wear lengths, and cutter comp.
• Adjusts work shift offsets of tools at each station.
• Must be able to run more than one machine where cycle time permits.
• Perform Quality Control Characteristics documentation of tolerance zones specified on blueprints.
• Able to straighten parts per work instructions or set up sheets.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree in machining or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2-5 years of CNC machinist experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blue prints.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Problem solving and decision making skills and the ability to think independently.
• Must be able to work in other areas on an as needed basis.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others.
• Show initiative in work by being a self starter, suggesting new ideas for completing a job, giving input as to how to improve the efficiency of a job, and organizing work time in order to complete jobs in a timely matter.

CORE VALUES

• People - We can do it
• Innovation - We work together
• Service - We honor our word
• Quality - We do what's right

Non-exempt (hourly)

Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO)

$3,000.00 Sign On Bonus - This Sign On Bonus will be paid out in two payments: $1,500.00 will be paid out after completing 90 calendar days of employment, and the remaining $1,500.00 after completing 180 days of employment.

Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.