Machinist
4 weeks ago
Wahpeton, United States
Minn-Dak Farmer's Cooperative
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummary
This position performs precision machining and repair of new and used parts to enable continuous factory operations
Essential Job Duties
- Identify and repair worn and broken parts
- Have an understanding of the layout of MDFC
- Machining and manufacturing of new parts
- Assure that all work areas are kept clean within the food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Continuing development and upgrading of machine shop skills through training and education including new technology
- Use people, time, equipment, and material in the most efficient manner
- Safety glasses and approved footwear are to be worn in the machine shop at all times
- Other duties as required by the company.
- Good attendance, safety, disciplinary, and overall employment records
- Adhere to all company policies and all safety, food safety, feed safety, and sanitation rules and programs
Qualifications
- Two-year certificate or diploma from an approved trade or technical school; or five to six years of experience in a machine shop. Manual machining with some CNC experience preferred.
- Should be motivated, willing, enthusiastic, and promotable.
- Good attendance, safety, disciplinary, and overall employment records.
- Ability to communicate and work cohesively with others.
- Demonstrated leadership and judgment.
- Expert knowledge and performance in the following skill areas are required:
- Mathematics and measurement
- Reading blueprints, shop drawings, and symbols
- Use of precision hand tools and equipment
- Work planning, scheduling, and setup
- Cutting tool grinding (high speed and carbide)
- All machine shop turning operations
- Milling and indexed milling operations
- Taper turning
- Thread cutting
- Cold spray and fused coating operations (willing to train)
- Organized with excellent time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels
Acquired Tools
- A basic inventory of approved precision hand tools and toolbox, including but not limited to the following:
- Travel and Test Indicator
- Combination square set
- Thread Gauge (Fishtail)
- Outside calipers ranging from 0” – 6”
- Thread gauge set – Metric and Standard
- Outside micrometers 0” – 6”
- Center punch
- Set telescoping gages ½” – 6”
- Basic Hand Tools
Physical Demands and Expectations
• Able to stand or walk on concrete floors for an entire eight hour shift if necessary
• Able to bend and lift – 20 to 50 pounds
• Able to climb stairs
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