CNC Operator Rotating Shift

Job Description

L&M Radiator, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of MESABI cooling and heat transfer solutions that are custom‑made for heavy equipment in the mining, oil, gas, construction, and heavy industrial industries. We’re looking for a motivated individual who has experience using CNC machines and is comfortable operating forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes.

As a member of the Machining Department, you will be responsible for programming, operating, and machining parts for Production. The machine shop team works with various tools and equipment daily – manual mills, CNC machines, lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other common machine equipment. This position works directly with other machinists, the machine shop supervisor, welding, and steek prep. Dependent on the project, this position may also work with Application Engineering, Production Engineering, Quality, and Research & Development to help us improve and develop our products, machinery, and processes and procedures.

This position reports directly to the machine shop supervisor.

This shift rotates Monday‑Friday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm one week and 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm the next. OT is possible depending on production needs.

• High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of machining experience.
• 18 years or older.
• Blueprint reading experience.
• Experience with drill press, turret lathe, manual mill, hyd‑mech automatic ban saw, and Sharpe 1640V lathe.
• Programming and/or operating CNC Vertical Machining Center.

• Operate and maintain lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, CNC machines and other common machine equipment.
• Follow prints, sketches, instructions, and procedures to ensure quality and accuracy of fabrication and specifications.
• Assist R&D Department, as needed.
• Report any production problems to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Operate, maintain, and repair pneumatic and measuring equipment.
• Operate forklifts, jib cranes and overhead cranes.
• Follow instructions using SP’s, SWI, SJPs and TWI breakdowns, as applicable.
• Problem solving and finding solutions.
• Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.
• Domestic and international travel possible depending on the project.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, in other areas of production as needed and qualified.

• Wear correct PPE – earplugs, protective eye wear, steel‑toed boots, and work‑provided uniform (gloves when necessary).
• Bend, lift, and carry 50 lb pieces.
• Stand on concrete for 8–10 hours.
• Work in high heat conditions.
• Practice and maintain safe work conditions.

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Knowledgeable in areas of machining, blueprint and technical reading required.
• General knowledge of various metals.
• Detail orientated, precise and accurate.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong initiative.
• Ability to communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.
• Dependability under both supervised and unsupervised conditions, be a team player.
• Basic math skills, read tape measures, calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools.
• Experience working with CNC machines, lathes, mills, and other shop equipment.
• Must be able to lift to 50–75 lbs. consistently, bend, stand, twist, pull, and push heavy objects.
• Ability to lift overhead, pull product from low standing areas, and stand on concrete for long periods of time.
• Computer skills needed for programming.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment written math test, physical, drug and background test.

• 2‑year technical degree in Machining or similar field with 5 years of experience in the field.
• Experience with Solid Cam or similar programming software.
• Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Principles or Six Sigma.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if…