Swiss Machinist 2nd shift

Company: Metal Craft - Riverside
Location: Elk River
Posted on: March 31, 2025

Job Description:

Base pay + 15% Shift Pay 2nd shift: Monday-Thursday 3:30PM - 2:00AM + overtime as needed. ***Please no outside agencies or recruiters*** METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company. Our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries. We are seeking a MACHINIST for our SWISS department to join our team! An ideal candidate is an individual that is passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation. Our Culture is best in class! "Built right. Every time" is not just a slogan, we build things that make a difference in people's lives. A career at METAL CRAFT is rewarding for far more reasons than you might imagine. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go. In this role, the SWISS MACHINIST will set up and operate a series of machining operations as defined in the job routings such as turning, boring, threading, and facing on metal and plastic work pieces. SWISS MACHINIST DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to: Machinists will be asked to run and set up a Swiss machines (Citizen, Star, Tsugami). Reads and understands blueprint, job routings, set up sheets, and charts for such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions such as type of holding fixtures, cutting speeds, feed rates, and cutting tools to be used. Load and set tools while understanding run out, tool length stick outs, and proper holder based on what the tool is doing.Recognize, understand, and properly adjust or replace dull or chipped tooling. Able to set and adjust work offsets, tool wear lengths, and cutter comp.Adjusts work shift offsets of tools at each station.Must be able to run more than one machine where cycle time permits. Perform Quality Control Characteristics documentation of tolerance zones specified on blueprints.Able to straighten parts per work instructions or set up sheets.Other miscellaneous duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEAssociates Degree in machining or equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum 2-5 years of CNC machinist experience
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESListening, verbal, and written communication skills.Ability to read blue prints.Knowledge of GD&T principles.Ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines.Problem solving and decision making skills and the ability to think independently.Must be able to work in other areas on an as needed basis.Organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to collaborate and work well with others.Show initiative in work by being a self starter, suggesting new ideas for completing a job, giving input as to how to improve the efficiency of a job, and organizing work time in order to complete jobs in a timely matter. CORE VALUESPeople - We can do itInnovation - We work togetherService - We honor our wordQuality - We do what's right
2nd shift: Monday-Thursday 3:30PM - 2:00AM + overtime as needed. Non-exempt (hourly) Hourly pay plus shift pay Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO)

Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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