CNC Machinist – Weekday Overnight

🔎 At a Glance

Company: Ichor Systems
Location: Sauk Rapids, MN (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time or Contract (based on candidate preference)
Pay Range: $19.09 – $32.45 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Weekday Nights | Monday – Friday | Overnight (exact hours to be confirmed)
Overtime: Available as needed
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years)
Work Authorization: U.S. Person Required (ITAR)

This role exists to support ongoing production demand and machining capacity at Ichor Systems’ Sauk Rapids facility.

In this position, you’ll play a key role in producing high‑precision components for advanced manufacturing applications, with a strong focus on quality, repeatability, and process ownership.

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC machines (mills, lathes, and related equipment)
• Load, run, and edit CNC programs at the machine as needed
• Select tooling, set offsets, and verify work holding setups
• Perform first‑article and in‑process inspections
• Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets
• Hold tolerances and ensure consistent part quality
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Collaborate with engineering, programming, and production teams
• Train junior machinists and support shop floor operations

You’ll work with equipment such as:

• Machines: CNC mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders
• Controls: Fanuc‑type environments (typical)
• Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, depth mics, comparators, profilometers, CMM
• Quality Systems: GD&T, SPC

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Alloy Steel

Required:

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience
• Experience with CNC mills and/or lathes
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T
• Strong setup, tooling, and offset knowledge
• Comfortable inspecting parts and holding tolerances
  
  Reliable, safety‑focused, and team‑oriented

Preferred (Not Required):

• Experience with multi‑machine setups
• Ability to train or mentor junior machinists
• Advanced troubleshooting experience
• 2‑year machining or technical degree

Machinists choose Ichor Systems because:

• Clean, organized, production‑focused shop
• Strong benefits starting day one
• Competitive pay with shift differentials
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with match and immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement and growth opportunities
• Stable, high‑tech manufacturing environment

Pay Range: $19.09 – $32.45/hr (DOE)

Pay Notes: Shift differential available for overnight work

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 3 weeks PTO + paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Disability insurance

Schedule: Monday – Friday | Overnight shift (hours to be confirmed)

Overtime: Available as needed