Entry Level CNC Machinist

Entry Level CNC Machinist I

Located at Eastey Enterprises

Big Lake, MN

Signing Bonus
We are offering two signing bonuses. With satisfactory work and attendance, you would be eligible to receive $500 after 30 days and $1,000 after 6 months.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a motivated entry-level CNC machinist to join our team. No experience is required, as we are willing to train enthusiastic individuals eager to learn and grow in precision machining. We are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and offer to help pay for tuition. As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for programming and setting up CNC mills with the appropriate tooling to produce, modify, or repair precision parts. While operating the machine, the CNC Machinist monitors the machinery and machining sequences and conducts regular quality checks to ensure parts are running correctly and produced according to specifications. Accuracy is crucial to the success of our products, so the CNC Machinist must pay attention to detail and be focused on their work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Part Production:

• Maintain CNC mill and ensure it is in good working order.
• Write and modify simple programs.
• Run machine programs as required.
• Setup machinery to successfully run parts as specified. Monitor machine operations throughout the cycle, checking that specifications are met.
• Perform all necessary CNC mill maintenance and minor repairs.
• Follow safety practices at all times.
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to management immediately.
• Keep work area(s) clean and organized.
• Obtain work orders from the production spreadsheet.
• Understand the production list of machines needed to ship.
• Take appropriate materials from inventory to make parts.
• Provide parts to the assembly department or put them into stock.
• Work with Engineering to develop new parts and make prototypes.
• Work from complicated drawings and sketches to develop parts.
• Maintain tooling inventory and submit timely requisitions to purchase shop supplies including, but not limited to... coolant, bits, and taps.
• Complete work orders on time and monitor time expectations.

Computer System:

• Perform computer transactions to kit and complete work orders.
• Maintain and verify inventory accuracy by participating in cycle counts and adjusting work orders as necessary.
• Modify "Bobcad" CNC program.

Miscellaneous

• Maintain general housekeeping of work area and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 0-1 years previous experience.
• Ability to understand and interpret drawings.
• Ability to use and read measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of geometry and basic math.
• Familiarity with properties of metal.
• Ability to use excel spread sheet.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Advanced knowledge of power tool usage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently following general procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to operate general office equipment such as telephone, copier, fax, computer, etc.
• Must be able to pass background check.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Use of skills requiring motor coordination with finger dexterity (e.g., keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) during most of a normal workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 50 pounds.
• Required to be exposed to a general elevated noise level from machine tools running.
• Required to wear safety glass and steel toed shoes.

Job Type: Full-time

20055 177th St NW, Big Lake, MN 55309