CNC Machinist- 1st Shift

Mid Continent Engineering is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our team This is a 1st Shift- 6 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday opportunity.

Mid-Continent has been a supplier to first-tier OEMs within the medical, aerospace and defense industries for decades. Mid-Continent Engineering stuffs the armed forces supply chain with products of our capabilities such as precision machining, aerospace welding, chromate conversion, paint/powder coat finishing, mechanical assemblies, and other design-assist services.

A few things we have to offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental & Vision for employee & family including domestic partners.
• 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual starts immediately.
• Yearly shoe allowance
• Referral Program

Summary: 

This position will be responsible for the set-up, adjustment, and operation of CNC Mill Machines. Use of tools to perform progressive machining operations on a variety of standardized work, having close tolerances and finish requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:  

• The ability to operate and set-up CNC Mill Machines.
• Analyze drawings, sketches, and design data of parts to determine dimension & configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, machine speeds and feed rates.
• Revise program if needed to eliminate instruction errors or omissions.
• Use shop equipment, overhead cranes, chains, slings, and forklifts in a safe manner.
• Communicate with co-workers/supervisors to maintain a safe and positive work environment.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Education & Experience: 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Prefer a degree from a two-year technical school.
• 3+ years of CNC Mill Machine or relevant shop experience
• Programming experience with Surf Cam or Mastercam, is a plus. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, written instructions, and processing.
• Epicor ERP Software experience is a plus.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use of hands, fingers, feet, and hands to reach with arms. The ability to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Employees must be able to cope with Minnesota climate variances, endure heat & cold conditions in the shop.  Endure heavy workloads, high noise levels from hammering, and grinding (hearing protection provided).   Protect against metal particles, fumes, sparks, particles, and gases (safety glasses, safety-toed boots, ear plugs, and gloves provided per the company policy guidelines).   

 Individuals working in an office setting will not endure some of the physical & work environments conditions of the production floor unless office is adjacent to the production floor or per the individuals job duties and/ or responsibilities.  All office personnel must abide by the PPE guidelines (safety glasses, safety-toed boots that are provided per the company policy guidelines) when entering the production floor or if a requirement of a department that individual is entering or working in.