Milling Machinist - Weekend Shift

Metal Craft; Lake Orono Estates (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Holiday pay

Paid time off (PTO)

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Metal Craft, a precision machining company in Elk River, MN, is looking for a Machinist. In this role, you will work in the Milling department, utilizing your expertise to read blueprints and perform quality control documentation.

Candidates should have at least 2–5 years of CNC machining experience and an Associate's degree in machining. The position offers health benefits, a 401(k), and a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of CNC machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints and job routings.
• Load and set tools based on type and function.
• Adjust work offsets and tool wear lengths.
• Run multiple machines as permitted by cycle time.

Skills

Listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to read blueprints

Knowledge of GD&T principles

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in machining or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

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

Base pay + 20% Shift Pay

Friday - Sunday 5:30AM - 6PM

Non-exempt (hourly)

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

Position Overview

We are seeking a MACHINIST for our Milling department to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and understand blueprints, job routings, setup sheets, and charts for 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 the tool’s function.
• Recognize, understand, and properly adjust or replace dull or chipped tooling.
• Set and adjust work offsets, tool wear lengths, and cutter compensation.
• Adjust work shift offsets of tools at each station.
• Run more than one machine where cycle time permits.
• Perform quality control characteristic documentation of tolerance zones specified on blueprints.
• Straighten parts per work instructions or setup sheets.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree in machining or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2–5 years of CNC machining experience.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• 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, providing input on efficiency improvements, and organizing work time to complete jobs in a timely manner.

CORE VALUES

• People – We can do it.
• Innovation – We work together.
• Service – We honor our word.
• Quality – We do what’s right.

COMPNENSATION AND BENEFITS

Benefits Eligible position: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), profit sharing, holiday pay, and PTO.

SIGN ON BONUS

$3,000.00 Sign‑On Bonus – $1,500.00 paid after completing 90 calendar days of employment, and the remaining $1,500.00 after completing 180 days of employment.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

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.