CNC Machine Operator - Ditch Witch; All Shifts

Shift Times & Pay

• Day Shift, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday-Friday: $18.89/hr.
• Evening Shift, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM, Monday-Friday: $18.30/hr., plus $2.00 shift differential.
• Night Shift, 11:00 PM-7:00 AM, Sunday-Thursday: $18.30/hr., plus $2.00 shift differential.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• and more

Machine Operator I at Ditch Witch.

This employee will operate one or more of various production machines, including lathes, mills, drills, saws, automatic welders, benders, punches, shears, flame cuts, hi‑definition & plasma, laser, heat treat, shot blast, etc. As a cross‑functional team member of this division, he or she may also assemble components and perform other duties as assigned.

• Set up, adjust, and operate production equipment while monitoring performance and carrying out operations in proper sequence.
• Set up fixtures, mount parts in fixtures/components, and perform mechanical assembly using hand and air tools (wrenches, torque wrenches, impact wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.).
• Use a computer to check location, inventory, and routing of parts and maintain production records.
• Read information from blueprints (if needed).

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic experience using mechanical repair and assembly tools including wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.
• Appropriate reading, clerical, and math skills, including understanding written instructions and maintaining production records.
• Experience or training in welding, machining, mechanical repair, or metal working machinery operation would be beneficial.

• Manufacturing plant conditions (indoors, variable temperature/humidity, noise, and dirt).
• Physical hazards such as powered vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, moving machinery, electrical arc‑welding equipment, and material handling.
• Work with hazardous materials (coolant, solvents, oils, grease, pressurized gases).
• Variable work schedule (8-12 hours daily depending on production needs, overtime after 40 hours weekly) and some scheduled work on Saturdays.
• Expectation to work at least 50% of the extra time.

• Regularly handle items weighing in excess of 60 pounds from floor to knuckle.
• Regularly pull or push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly lift items up to 35 pounds from knuckle to shoulder.
• Regularly lift items up to 25 pounds from shoulder to overhead.
• Frequent standing, sitting, twisting, and bending.
• Occasional walking, elevated work, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.