Precision Machining Operator (Mill/Lathe) – Great Benefits

Ichor Systems, Inc.; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ichor Systems, Inc. in Sauk Rapids, MN is seeking a Machine Operator to start and observe machine operations, detect malfunctions, and adjust controls as required. You will understand blueprints and tolerances, set up tooling, and verify finished parts.

The role requires the ability to select and secure tooling on mills or lathes, enter tool offsets, and measure workpieces with calipers or micrometers. A minimum of 1+ years' experience and a HS diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Operate vertical/horizontal mill, lathe or Swiss machinery.
• Troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to perform non-complex adjustments and changes to machinery.
• Must have 1+ years of experience.
• 2-year machining degree preferred.
• Metalworking experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Understands blueprints, drawings, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes and similar CNC machine tools.
• Refer to the tooling list and install correct tooling. Be able to enter and verify tool offsets.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications using various measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and depth micrometers. Familiarity with elementary CMM, GD&T, and SPC.
• Communicate process issues to supervisor for investigation
• Complete the necessary paperwork and computer entry steps.

Skills

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Adjustments

1+ years of experience

Metalworking experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year machining degree preferred

Job description

Ichor Systems, Inc. in Sauk Rapids, MN is seeking a Machine Operator to start and observe machine operations, detect malfunctions, and adjust controls as required. You will understand blueprints and tolerances, set up tooling, and verify finished parts.

The role requires the ability to select and secure tooling on mills or lathes, enter tool offsets, and measure workpieces with calipers or micrometers. A minimum of 1+ years' experience and a HS diploma are required.