Sr Engineering Technician

GDKN Corp.; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GDKN Corp. in Golden Valley, MN, seeks an experienced machinist for our manufacturing team. This role covers manual and CNC machining, reading blueprints, and setting up mills and lathes to produce high‑quality components.

You will create and validate CNC programs, develop fixturing, inspect parts with calipers and micrometers, and collaborate with engineering to improve efficiencies. A high school diploma or GED and 4–6 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a machinist in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of Mastercam.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, and related machine‑shop equipment.
• Independently program and run CNC machines, including creating toolpaths, selecting tooling, and validating machining strategies.
• Create, modify, and maintain fixturing required for machining complex prototype and development components.
• Generate CNC programs and machining instructions using CAD/CAM inputs.
• Troubleshoot machining operations and adjust speeds, feeds, tooling, and workholding as needed for quality and safety.
• Inspect machined parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instrumentation to ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Machinist experience

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Process optimization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mastercam

CNC machinery

CAD/CAM

Job description

The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:

• Electric
• Gas
• Telephone Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Information Technology

Having worked with a multitude of the world’s largest clients, GDKN has gained significant expertise in providing staffing solutions which are specifically targeted to meet our client’s unique needs with a highly innovative tactical and strategic approach and extensive capabilities for scalability and flexibility.

Our staffing solutions focus on every detailed aspect of a business and ensure that you have the perfect talent for your critical business needs. We keep adapting and expanding to ensure that we always surpass our client’s expectations.

Our staffing solutions division has access to an unparalleled pool of candidates from which our dedicated team rigorously screen and evaluate to ensure ideal human resources are identified for our client’s unique needs. Our dedicated team is the group of certified experts many of which have years of experience in their related field of expertise.

We do not just focus on finding the perfect talent for our clients; we allow them to focus on growing their business and achieving their goals by ensuring that we adhere to the strictest labor compliance standards.

Our activities are compliant with the laws prevailing in the countries and municipalities we do business in and our team of labor law experts ensures that your organization is compliant with all current applicable labor regulations. Labor Law Compliance Management is an important component of our business which we continue to keep as a top priority.

With over 20 years in the staffing industry, highly customizable staffing solutions, unparalleled sourcing methodology and global capabilities, we are uniquely equipped to identify the right talent for your organization. GDKN will provide your organization with the flexibility to staff up or down, depending on your business needs.

Job Description

These are the main skills/competencies required:

• Proven experience as a machinist or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment. Strong competency with mills, lathes, and other machine shop equipment; both manual and CNC
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tools, and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
• Experience inspecting machined parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instrumentation to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency and establish a standard production rate in performance of maintenance, production, clerical, and other worker operations.
• Requires a high school degree or its equivalent with 4-6 years of experience in the field.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Manual & CNC Machining

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, and related machine‑shop equipment.
• Independently set up, program, and run CNC machines, including creating toolpaths, selecting tooling, and validating machining strategies.
• Create, modify, and maintain fixturing required for machining complex prototype and development components.

Programming & Technical Execution

• Generate CNC programs and machining instructions using CAD/CAM inputs (drawings, sketches, models, or conceptual ideas).
• Troubleshoot machining operations and adjust speeds, feeds, tooling, and workholding as needed for quality, accuracy, and safety.

Quality & Documentation

• Inspect machined parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instrumentation to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Document work performed, maintain machining notes, and communicate changes or challenges to engineering partners.
• Follow all shop safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

Need to have:

• Proven experience as a machinist or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tools, and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
• Working knowledge of Mastercam
• High school diploma or GED

Additional Information

Nice to have:

• Experience with prototype work including designing and creating fixtures

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