Production - Machinist - Fourth Shift

Job Summary

Shift: 4th shift. Days of Work:
Friday – Sunday.

Work Hours:

6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Work Location:

On‑site (Mankato, MN). Starting Salary: $33.08 to $40.00 hourly plus an additional $2.00 technical differential after meeting CBA criteria. Pay Frequency:
Bi‑weekly.

Carries through to completion with minimum supervision the machining and fitting of all kinds of metal parts, tools, and machines. Interprets engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, written specifications, and schematics to properly layout and perform work. Sets up and operates all available machines and performs progressive machining operations on work involving very close tolerances or unusual requirements. Determines operation sequences. Uses machinists’ hand tools and determines machinability of metals to select proper tooling and application.

Requires experience, trade skill, and knowledge of machine shop practice. Operates CNC machines and includes working knowledge of programming fundamentals. Work produced must consistently meet specification. Monitors coolant quality and changes coolant as required. Performs daily and weekly TPM tasks and performs other duties as designated by supervisor within 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 U.S. citizen.

• Competitive compensation: attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Health and wellness: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective from the 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 professional growth.

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