Milling Machinist - Weekend Shift

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Full Time Manual Labor Metal Craft, Elk River, MN, US

Requisition

Salary Range: $26.00 To $37.00 Hourly

The posted range reflects market-based pay. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and related qualifications.

This position is eligible for a $3,000.00 Sign On Bonus

Base pay + 20% Shift Pay

Shift: Friday - Sunday 5:30AM - 6PM

METAL CRAFT
, located in Elk River, MN, is a precision machining company. Our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries.

We are seeking a MACHINIST for our MILLING department to join our team. An ideal candidate is an individual that is passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation.

• Read and understand blueprint, job routings, set up sheets, and charts for specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
• Load and set tools, understand run‑out, tool length stick‑outs, and proper holders based on tooling.
• Recognize, understand and properly adjust or replace dull or chipped tooling.
• Set and adjust work offsets, tool wear lengths, and cutter compensation.
• Adjust work shift offsets of tools at each station.
• Operate multiple machines where cycle time permits.
• Perform quality control documentation of tolerance zones specified on blueprints.
• Straighten parts per work instructions or set up sheets.

• Associate’s Degree in machining or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2-5 years of CNC machining experience.

• Listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills and the ability to think independently.
• Ability to work in other areas on an as‑needed basis.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others.
• Show initiative; be a self‑starter, suggest new ideas for completing a job, and organize work time to complete jobs in a timely manner.

• Innovation – We work together.
• Quality – We do what’s right.

Base pay + 20% Shift Pay. Shift hours:
Friday – Sunday 5:30AM - 6PM.

Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO).

Sign On Bonus: $3,000.00 – paid in two installments ($1,500.00 after 90 days, $1,500.00 after 180 days).

Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U. S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.