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20 to 38 an hour

The Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Horizontal Mill Set Up Machinist position is responsible for setting up Horizontal Mills from an unfurnished state and running production parts. Typical tolerance peak is +/-.0001 to +/-.002” on critical features per drawing.

 

This is accomplished through the following essential functions:

•    Read prints and set up sheets to prepare the tooling necessary to set up and run parts. 

•    Load tooling and programs, then verify machine is ready to produce. 

•    Prepare area and stage material, then validate all requirements prior to running the initial part. 

•    Load and remove material in CNC machine.

•    Use measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, etc., to check parts as they come off the machine.

•    Identify parts that deviate from standard specifications. 

•    Run multiple machines, when necessary.

•    Adjust offsets.

•    Problem solve when programs are not producing desired results. 

•    Follow both verbal instructions and internal procedures that will be taught.

•    Maintain the highest standards specifically applied by the company for aesthetic values on both manufactured parts and the internal environment.

•    Maintain constant communication with supervisor about job progress.

•    Clean and maintain cleanliness of work area.

•    Complete other tasks as assigned.

 

Job Requirements:

•    Successfully complete a criminal background check.

•    Regular and reliable attendance. 

•    Flexibility to work overtime as business needs dictate.

 

Skills & Abilities:

•    Ability to load and run programs on a coordinate measurement machine. 

•    Ability to meet the above essential functions with multiple variations of Horizontal Mills without additional training.

•    Ability to work with minimal supervision.

•    Ability to multi-task and work independently.

•    Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills.

 

Work Experience & Knowledge Requirements:

•    Experience with manual measuring instruments including digital or dial calipers, micrometers, and indicators. 

•    Experience with the use of gauge pins and blocks, height stands, and thread gauges.

•    Fluent print reading with tolerancing and material specifications. 

•    Fluent in GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing). 

•    Experience with MS Office including Word and Excel.

 

Education Requirements:

•    Associates Degree in related discipline strongly preferred. 

 

Benefits:

• Paid holidays 
• Paid time off (PTO) 
• 401k Retirement Plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Family or Individual coverage options for Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance.
• Company paid Basic Group Life. Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD), Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Accident insurance, Voluntary Pet insurance.

 

SIGNING BONUS

Amount: $3,000

Payout: $1500 (50%) after 90 days of employment and $1500 (50%) after 180 days of employment

Requirements:

1. Good standing: The employee must remain employed and not be on a performance improvement plan or final disciplinary action when bonus payments are made.
2. Attendance: The employee must maintain acceptable attendance meaning no more than 3 unexcused absences or tardies per month.
3. Taxes: The bonus is subject to normal payroll tax withholding.

Hours:
Monday through Thursday 3:30pm to 2:00am

Where this role comes from in uniform

The closest military equivalents to this job are 2A7X1 Aircraft Metals Technology, 91E Allied Trades Specialist and MR Machinery Repairman tend to land in. If your own code is not on that list, the MOS translator will show you where it maps, and the MOS career guides cover the rest.

Applying through LockLeed

We are filling this direct hire CNC HORIZONTAL MILL SETUP MACHINIST 2ND SHIFT SIGNING BONUS $3K opening in Zimmerman, Minnesota. Worth having ready when we talk: the controls you have run, tolerances you hold, and whether you program as well as operate. LockLeed is a veteran-owned search firm; we are free for candidates because the employer pays the fee, and we reply to every applicant, fit or not.