Machinist - Plastics Manufacturing Chaska, MN

Machinist
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Base Salary to 30.00/hour
- Chaska, MN

Our client, a reputable plastics manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Machinist to join their onsite team in Chaska, MN.

• Download and interpret engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and work order specifications to determine machining requirements and machine setups.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools including CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, manual lathes, grinders, and 5-axis machining equipment to manufacture precision plastic components within specified tolerances.
• Install cutting tools, fixtures, work holding devices, and accessories required for CNC machining operations and verify CNC program readiness.
• Support first‑run production by programming CNC mills and CNC lathes using Mastercam and transferring machining programs to production equipment.
• Communicate machine setup parameters, machine offsets, tooling information, and CNC settings to manufacturing operators.
• Issue materials and accurately process work orders, production transactions, and inventory activity using SAP and other manufacturing systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, machine cleaning, and routine equipment upkeep.
• Inspect finished parts using calipers, indicators, precision measuring equipment, and Camline to verify quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Identify machining or quality issues, perform basic troubleshooting, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Complete production reports, rack tickets, labels, component sheets, rework sheets, SAP transactions, and quality documentation.
• Participate in 6S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area while following established safety procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Experience operating manual and CNC machine tools including mills, lathes, grinders, and 5‑axis machining equipment.
• Knowledge of machining operations, cutting tools, tool selection, machine setup, and precision machining.
• Knowledge of G‑code and M‑code programming.
• Experience using Mastercam for CNC programming.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment including calipers and indicators.
• Experience working with SAP or other manufacturing ERP systems.
• Ability to work onsite in Chaska, MN.

• Base salary in the 24.00 – 30.00/hour range.
• Sign‑on bonus.
• Benefits package (insurance, retirement, PTO).