Machine Operator - Weekday Overnight

Job Description

Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a Machine Operator at our Sauk Rapids, MN facility.

This position offers a weekday overnight shift, working Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 5:00am week 1 and Monday-Wednesday 5:00pm-5:00am week
2. This position plays a key role in supporting precision manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong machining experience, a commitment to quality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, the Machine Operator will start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required.

• 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

• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
• Understand blueprints, drawings, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes and similar CNC machine tools.
• Refer to the tooling list and install correct tooling. Be able to enter and verify tool offsets.
• Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications using various measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and depth micrometers. Familiarity with elementary CMM, GD&T, and SPC.
• Communicate process issues to supervisor for investigation.
• Complete the necessary paperwork and computer entry steps.

• Ability to operate vertical/horizontal mill, lathe or Swiss machinery.
• Troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to perform non-complex adjustments and changes to machinery.
• Must have 1+ years of experience.
• 2-year machining degree preferred.
• Metalworking experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

For candidates based in Minnesota:
The pay range for this position is $16.43 - $28.46 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.

The business site where this position is located is an ITAR‑compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non‑citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.

Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world‑class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.

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