Elk River Machine Company is seeking a Manual Machinist to join our team! This is a 1st Shift from 5:30 am to 4 pm- Monday through Thursday opportunity.
About Elk River Machine Company:
We have tackled the complex, custom metal fabrication that other companies won’t touch, as well as large contract volume metal manufacturing. Our manufacturing space is in Elk River, MN. We can perform virtually all metal, steel fabrication, machining, cladding, welding, finished processes, and assembly processes on site.
A few things we have to offer:
· Competitive Wages
· Medical, Dental & Vision for employee & family including domestic partners.
· 401k with match
· Tuition Reimbursement
· PTO accrual starts immediately.
· Yearly shoe allowance
· Referral Program
Summary:
The Manual Machinist is responsible for fabricating precision-machined parts by setting up and operating a Manual Mill per work orders & blueprints. Parts range from small to large made from aluminum, stainless and carbon steel.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:
- Run and inspect first piece article; verifying if process meets requirements by using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, plug gauges, height gauges, dial indicators, protractors, etc.
- Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
- Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls as required.
- Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on the machine.
- Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure work areas are clean.
- Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. Prefer a degree from a two-year technical school
- 5+ years of Manual Machining or relevant shop experience
- Interprets specifications & blueprints.
- Epicor ERP Software experience is a plus.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use of hands, fingers, feet, and hands to reach with arms. The ability to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees must be able to cope with Minnesota climate variances, endure heat & cold conditions in the shop. Endure heavy workloads, high noise levels from hammering, and grinding (hearing protection provided). Protect against metal particles, fumes, sparks, particles, and gases (safety glasses, safety-toed boots, ear plugs, and gloves provided per the company policy guidelines).
Individuals working in an office setting will not endure some of the physical & work environments conditions of the production floor unless office is adjacent to the production floor or per the individuals job duties and/ or responsibilities. All office personnel must abide by the PPE guidelines (safety glasses, safety-toed boots that are provided per the company policy guidelines) when entering the production floor or if a requirement of a department that individual is entering or working in.
In Compliance with ITAR Regulations – it is a requirement of employment to be either a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident to which you will be required to provide documentation of once an employment offer is accepted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Machining: 5 years (Preferred)
- Manual Machine: 5 years (Preferred)
- Blueprint reading: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person