Machinist - Second Shift

Job Summary

Shift: 2nd shift
Days of Work:
Monday - Thursday

Work Hours:

4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Work Location:

On-site (Mankato, MN)
Starting Salary: $33.08 to $40.00 hourly + 10 shift differential (An additional $2.00 per hour technical differential is attainable after meeting CBA criteria.)
Pay Frequency:
Bi-Weekly

• Carry through to completion with minimum supervision the machining and fitting of all kinds of metal parts, tools, and machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, written specifications, and schematics to properly layout and perform work.
• Set up and operate all available machines and machine tools and perform progressive machining operations on work involving very close tolerances or unusual requirements.
• Determine operation sequences.
• Use skillfully all machinists’ hand tools and determine machinability of metals to determine proper tooling selection (geometry) and application (fields, speeds).
• Operate CNC machines including working knowledge of programming fundamentals.
• Ensure work produced consistently meets specification.
• Monitor coolant quality and change coolant as required.
• Perform daily/weekly TPM tasks with accuracy and consistency.
• Perform other duties as designated by supervisor in the same salary grade or below.

• Two (2) year Vocational/Accredited school graduate, or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience.
• Knowledge of machining practices and techniques, basic mechanical principles and shop mathematics, setups, tooling applications, operating methods, and machinability of materials.
• Must be a sole US Citizen.

Second Shift (United States of America)

• Competitive Compensation:
  Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Health and Wellness:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match to support your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance:
  Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit EEO Rights Poster.