Precision Tooling Machinist - CNC, Welding & Fixtures

Landscape Structures Inc.; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Monthly bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

Landscape Structures Inc. in Delano, MN is seeking a Tooling Machinist to build and repair tooling, set up various machine tools, and create parts from engineering drawings. The role supports continuous production flow and ensures conformance to specifications with accuracy.

The position requires hands-on machining experience, blueprint reading skills, and proficiency with CNC and manual mills, grinders, and welding. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of machining experience or related hands-on shop work.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient with vertical CNC and manual mills, surface grinder, and lathe, plus wire-feed welding.
• Strong craftsmanship in welding, fabrication, and blueprint reading, with some engineering design skill.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret dimensions and tolerances.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing tools such as 5S and Kaizen.
• Basic math in all units of measure - whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Build new tooling: cut, drill, mill, and weld parts to print, or build a tool directly off a sample part.
• Evaluate the drawing or work order to determine the right sequence of operations before starting a job.
• Verify new tooling by checking that piece parts meet print and flow well through production; hand the completed part to Product Development for final inspection.
• Complete custom and standard work orders so each part reaches the requesting team on time.
• Support other departments with the design and build of special parts to keep production moving.
• Shift directions quickly when priorities change, balancing the build queue against urgent production needs.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Lean manufacturing

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vertical CNC

Manual mills

Surface grinder

Lathe

Wire-feed welding

Job description

Landscape Structures Inc. in Delano, MN is seeking a Tooling Machinist to build and repair tooling, set up various machine tools, and create parts from engineering drawings. The role supports continuous production flow and ensures conformance to specifications with accuracy.

The position requires hands-on machining experience, blueprint reading skills, and proficiency with CNC and manual mills, grinders, and welding. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.