Machinist Lathe Operator
Fridley, Minnesota · Direct Hire · Applying is free — our fee is paid by the employer.
BENEFITS:
Industry leading pay and benefits, paid weekly, overtime opportunities, vacation rollover, $50,000 life insurance policy gifted to all FT employees, 401k with a company match, career advancement programs, awesome company events, HUGE tech referral bonuses, plus so much more!
A Typical Day Might Include:
• Write a conversational program for a semi-automated lathe and machine a new rod or component for a hydraulic cylinder per sample. (no drawing provided)
• Write a conversational program for a semi-automated lathe and produce other custom turning products to specifications from a drawing
• Setting up a vertical machining center for manufacturing large and small quantity hydraulic manifolds
• Using vertical machining center, load G-Code program from server and edit as needed to produce products according to drawing specifications
• Collaborate with engineering/drafting team to create and edit Cam Works VMC programs
• Set up multiple vises on vertical machining center
• Deburr hydraulic manifolds
• Use a manual engine lathe for specialized jobs
• Use a Bridgeport mill to machine one off products to support hydraulic shop, truck shop or fab shop
• Welding – welding experience a plus
• Use air tools power tools, forklifts, torch set, hand tools, precisions measure tools, thread gauges, inside and outside micrometers, and other machine shop tools.
• Select the proper tooling to achieve quality and efficiency
• Tracking of all parts and materials used for each job
• Ensure the final work product meets quality standards
• Maintain a safe and clean work area for customers and co-workers
• Must be willing to float from time to time where the shop demand is and always work as a team player
Shop equipment you will operate:
• Kitamura 4XiD VMC, Mitsubishi G-Code controller
• TREE VMC, Conversational controller
• Milltronics Semi-Automated lathes, Conversational controllers
• Standard Milling machines
• DoAll band saws
• TimeMaster engine lathe
Requirements
You Have:
• Great work ethic
• Willingness to jump in and help out where needed
• Looking for several to many years experience
• Expert in precision
• Production and Job Shop knowledge preferred
• Solid working knowledge in G-code programming
• Solid working knowledge in Conversational programming
• Friendly, courteous and have a can-do attitude.
• Strong customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Reliability and a dedication to be a hard worker
• Ability to learn and apply skills.
• Ability to work independently maintaining a safe, efficient and friendly work environment
• Honesty and respect
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who fits with our company values:
•Values People
•Gives people with strengths the opportunity to exercise them
•Doesn't treat lack of success as failure
•Is very affirming and brings out the best in others
•Values and gives high quality
•Works hard
•Sees opportunities and integrates with existing business
•Is a good communicator
•Is humble
•Assumes responsibility for actions and commitments
•Attends to details
•Attends to operations
•Is competitive
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Does this cost me anything?
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Is this temp work?
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