CNC Machinist

Pay Range: $26 - $32/Hour

Headquartered in Willmar, MN, Nova-Tech Engineering is a growing, dynamic company founded in 1992 that began as one person’s passion to benefit the agricultural industry. Through innovative process automation technology, the company engineers and manufactures products that serve over 500 commercial poultry hatcheries in over 65 countries worldwide.

Nova-Tech houses every aspect of its business on the Minn West Technology Campus, including a manufacturing facility located just steps away from our engineering and drafting teams. Walking from building to building, you can observe our whole process, from concept to final product.

• Set up and operate CNC machines to produce quality parts accurately and efficiently, including CNC lathes and vertical/horizontal machining centers.
• Prepare and manage production jobs by verifying materials, selecting tooling, and ensuring efficient workflow and machine utilization.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments, blueprints, and quality inspection procedures to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Create, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs and machine prototype parts with minimal supervision.
• Set up tooling and optimize machining processes while identifying and resolving tooling, programming, and production issues.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and hand-finishing operations, including deburring, grinding, and tool upkeep to maintain product quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following all company safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team members on problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality.

Pay Range: $26 - $32/Hour

Headquartered in Willmar, MN, Nova-Tech Engineering is a growing, dynamic company founded in 1992 that began as one person’s passion to benefit the agricultural industry. Through innovative process automation technology, the company engineers and manufactures products that serve over 500 commercial poultry hatcheries in over 65 countries worldwide.

Nova-Tech houses every aspect of its business on the Minn West Technology Campus, including a manufacturing facility located just steps away from our engineering and drafting teams. Walking from building to building, you can observe our whole process, from concept to final product.

• Set up and operate CNC machines to produce quality parts accurately and efficiently, including CNC lathes and vertical/horizontal machining centers.
• Prepare and manage production jobs by verifying materials, selecting tooling, and ensuring efficient workflow and machine utilization.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments, blueprints, and quality inspection procedures to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Create, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs and machine prototype parts with minimal supervision.
• Set up tooling and optimize machining processes while identifying and resolving tooling, programming, and production issues.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and hand-finishing operations, including deburring, grinding, and tool upkeep to maintain product quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following all company safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team members on problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality.

The CNC Machinist is responsible for setup and running of production and prototype parts in a repetitive batch environment on CNC lathes and multi axis…