Machinist

Location: New Prague, MN, United States, 56071

Chart’s New Prague, MN location is currently seeking candidates interested in the position of Machinist on the Day Shift. Chart’s Machinist plays a key role in the manufacturing process of Chart’s products with the fabrication of parts and tools.

• Fabricates and modifies parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines
• Designs and fabricates fixtures, as needed
• Applies knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures
• Machines parts to specifications using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders
• Measures, examines, and tests completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications
• Complete documentation, electronic or paper, on all work performed
• Understands and adheres to established safety and quality procedures
• Maintains a clean work area and practices general housekeeping standards
• Perform daily inspections and documentation on equipment
• Performs all tasks to ISO standards and requirements
• CNC programming experience & familiarity with ISO procedures preferred
• May be asked to work in other areas as company needs require
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 65 lbs. with assistance
• Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, walking and occasional crawling
• Frequent pushing, pulling and handling of materials
• Occasional climbing and working at elevated positions
• Exposure to metal cutting, welding odors, welding flash and incidental acceptable limits of x-ray radiation
• Possible exposure to chemical odors and temperature extremes
• Exposure to overhead objects and occasional flying debris
• Specific vision abilities required by this role includes close vision
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• Required use of safety glasses with side shields, ANSI approved steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection and hard hat

• 2+ years of experience as a machinist
• Experience using manual CNC mills and lathes
• 3+ years of CNC Pipe bending experience specifically on schedule 5 and 10 pipe is desired
• Previous press brake or related CNC experience is preferred
• Basic math skills (weight measurement, volume, distance, multiplication and division)
• Read and interpret blueprints and design sketches
• Familiarity of measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures
• Proven self-start and ability to work independently
• Able to work with both engineering and production staff
• Experience in cost estimating and material needs
• Proven ability to identify, reason and problem solve moderate to complex issues
• High School Diploma or GED required

• Compensation range: $23-32 per hour
  • Night shift employees receive an additional $2.00/hour shift differential
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
• Up to two weeks of paid family leave
• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match