Machinist

Job Description

Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a Machinist at our Sauk Rapids, MN facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong machining experience, a commitment to quality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Various shifts are available (days, evenings, nights, and weekends). Shift preference may be discussed with the recruiter; however, final scheduling will depend on availability at the time of hire.

• 1st Shift: 4:45 AM–2:45 PM, Mon–Thurs;
  Alternating 12‑hr: 5 AM–5 PM (Mon–Wed and Mon–Thurs)
• 2nd Shift: 3:15 PM–1:15 AM, Mon–Thurs;
  Alternating 12‑hr: 5 PM–5 AM (Mon–Wed and Mon–Thurs)
• 4th Shift (Weekend Days): 7 AM–7 PM, Fri–Sun;
  Alternating 12‑hr: 5 AM–5 PM (Fri–Sun and Thurs–Sun)
• 5th Shift (Weekend Nights):
  Alternating 12‑hr: 5 PM–5 AM (Fri–Sun and Thurs–Sun)

• PTO – 3 weeks annually, with accrual starting day one
• Strong health care plans available for both individuals and family.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – Buy company stock at a discount through payroll deductions
• 401(k) Match – Ichor Systems will match 50% of your contributions up to 8%.
• Vesting is immediate, ensuring you have full ownership of both your contributions and the matching funds from the company.
• Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance – Plus paid holidays, including a floating holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement – For approved professional development
• Competitive Pay – Includes shift differentials for swing shift and weekends

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications using various measuring tools such as: calipers, micrometers, and depth micrometers. Familiarity with CMM, GD&T, and SPC.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Completes necessary paperwork and computer entry steps.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Can perform basic set‑ups on multiple machines.
• Ability to train CNC Operators and Machinists I on routine tasks.
• Developing proficiency with complex setups.
• Ability to perform intermediate troubleshooting procedures.
• Proficient with part inspection techniques (comparator, profilometer etc.).
• 2-year machining degree preferred.
• Desired education, certifications, and experience.
• Must have 3+ years of experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

For candidates based in Minnesota:
The pay range for this position is $19.09 - $32.45 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job‑related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.

Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well‑being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that…