Precision Machinist: Blueprint-Driven, Fast-Paced

Bobcat Company; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bobcat Company is seeking an experienced machinist to operate and set up equipment for machining tasks, including sawing, turning, boring, facing, and threading per process sheets and blueprints.

You will verify dimensions, inspect first articles, and maintain quality while organizing materials for subsequent runs. The role requires reading instructions in English and following established procedures with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Must read and receive instructions in English.
• Follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly.
• Work rapidly and under time pressure to meet build requirements.
• Possess basic machining knowledge and ability to read build sheets & blueprints.
• Communication skills in writing and speaking at high school level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reads process sheets, blueprints and sketches to determine machining to be done.
• Mounts work pieces into work clamp device.
• Selects and installs tooling in ports, turrets or indexing heads.
• Starts machine operation and verifies dimensions against prints.
• Inspects first run piece and checks subsequent pieces for conformance.
• Organizes materials for next run.
• Performs duties safely and in compliance with rules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining operations

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

English reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bobcat Company is seeking an experienced machinist to operate and set up equipment for machining tasks, including sawing, turning, boring, facing, and threading per process sheets and blueprints.

You will verify dimensions, inspect first articles, and maintain quality while organizing materials for subsequent runs. The role requires reading instructions in English and following established procedures with safety as a priority.