Machinist - Horizontal Lathe (1st shift)

ELECTRIC MACHINERY COMPANY, INC., a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position: Machinist - 1st Shift

Team: Machining

Primary Objective of Position:

A Machinist is responsible for the setup and operation of CNC and manual machining equipment specifically for our Horizontal CNC Mill machine. A Machinist works within close tolerance requirements to create high quality parts, adhering to safety and quality standards.

Pay Types:

Voluntary weekday and weekend overtime.

Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!

Job Type:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Full-time (Union)

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Machine high quality parts within tolerance requirements, on a large CNC Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM).
• Setting up and layout parts, both manually and using your machine to check proper locations and work offsets
• Read routing information to determine sequence and method of machining.
• Layout work, partner with Mfg. Engineering related to set up, machining and tooling.
• Performs preventative maintenance of machines and equipment.
• Uses electric and pneumatic hand tools.
• Deburr and hand clean parts.
• Completes necessary QA/Customer documentation.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.
• Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.

Skills Matrix:

This is a Union Shop. Skills and advancement within the department is documented via the Machining teams Skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Machining Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Machining Team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
• 401K with Match 1st month following hire
• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
• Company paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
• Company provided tools
• Company provided uniforms (laundered)
• Company reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Safety Glasses
• Secure, onsite free parking

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 2 year Machining degree or High School degree with a minimum of 3 years equivalent machining experience (preferred).
• Can confidently indicate parts to find center, flatness, and square to the spindle.
• Must have a strong knowledge base of a variety of creative setup methods, outside of standard work holding.
• A strong skillset for milling, preferably running CNC Horizontal style mill. Preferred experience running Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM)
• Ability to read design prints, understand geometric design & tolerancing (GD&T) and surface finish requirements.
• Strong aptitude for using dial indicators, ID and OD micrometers, and other inspection equipment.
• Ability to set up and run CNC machinery, Horizontal Milling Centers, boring mills, engine or turret lathes, radial or horizontal drilling machines, external/internal grinders.
• Have the understanding of G&M Codes, CNC program reading, ability to make edits as needed.
• Ability to operate equipment such as key-seaters, broaches, band saws, sanding equipment, grinders post drills, hydraulic press and propane or oxy-acetylene heating equipment.
• Understand carbide tooling, feeds and speeds for the machining application.
• Ability to be certified in overhead crane, Jib crane and forklift operation.

Physical Requirements:

• Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs.
• Routinely ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
• Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.