PDL Prototype Machinist – The Toro Company

The Toro Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Air-conditioned shop

Job summary

The Toro Company, a Minnesota-based manufacturer, is seeking a CNC prototype machinist to program, set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and 3D printers to turn concepts into real prototype parts.

You will design fixtures, perform setups and inspections, troubleshoot challenges, and maintain equipment in a clean, safe shop. 4+ years of CNC experience required, with strong math and blueprint-reading skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of CNC Machining and Programming.
• Positive, Can-Do Attitude.
• Experience with CNC programming, manual machining, blueprint reading, work holding, and precision measuring tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Must be capable of using advanced mathematics, geometry, tables, and handbook formulas.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, and 3D printers.
• Turn concepts, sketches, and blueprints into real prototype parts.
• Design custom work holding fixtures using Gibbs CAM software.
• Perform your own setups, inspections, and machine adjustments.
• Troubleshoot machining challenges and help develop new products.
• Maintain equipment and keep a safe, organized workspace.

Skills

CNC Machining

CNC Programming

Manual Machining

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measurement

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree in CNC machining

Tools

Gibbs CAM

CREO CAD

5 Axis Milling

5 Axis Turning

Job description

Schedule: Day Shift | Straight 8-hour Shift | Monday - Friday | Flexible Start Times | No Mandatory Overtime
Starting Pay: $40.00 – $43.72 per hour, based on experience.
(Opportunity to achieve PDL Prototype Machinist Journeyworker classification up to $51 per hour & credentials from the state of MN)
If you love creating, solving problems, and bringing new ideas to life, this is your chance to work on cutting-edge prototypes - not repetitive production runs.

What Will You Do?

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, and 3D printers.
• Turn concepts, sketches, and blueprints into real prototype parts.
• Design custom work holding fixtures using Gibbs CAM software.
• Perform your own setups, inspections, and machine adjustments.
• Troubleshoot machining challenges and help develop new products.
• Maintain equipment and keep a safe, organized workspace.

What Do You Need?

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of CNC Machining and Programming.
• Positive, Can-Do Attitude.
• Experience with CNC programming, manual machining, blueprint reading, work holding, and precision measuring tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Must be capable of using advanced mathematics, geometry, tables, and handbook formulas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Gibbs Cam experience.
• CREO Cad software experience.
• 5 Axis Milling experience.
• 5 Axis Turning experience.
• Associates degree in CNC machining or related vocation.

Why You'll Love It?

• Work on one-of-a-kind prototype projects.
• Use advanced CNC technology and 3D printing.
• Be part of bringing innovative products to life.
• Modern, Clean, Air-Conditioned shop.

What Can We Give You?

Competitive pay / benefits, steady weekday schedule, and opportunities to grow your skills.

Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years,come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place to build a career.

The Toro Company is committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.