CNC Machinist - 2nd shift (Cedar Rapids) Local Tool & Die job shop is looking for a qualified CNC machinist to join our team. (4) ten hours shifts Monday through Thursday. Optional overtime available Friday and Saturday as workload allows. Candidates should have schooling and or experience as a Machinist with CNC mills and manual machines. This is not a "CNC button-pushing" job, we need people who can solve problems and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines daily. We build one-of-a-kind metal stamping tools to meet the production needs of our customers. The work being done is rarely the same day-to-day. You will be making multiple set-ups on different parts daily. Preferred candidates would: · Be ambitious, with a strong drive to learn and work · Have experience in Hurco or any conversational type programming · Be capable of running a Johnford Bridge Mill. · Be able to read and adjust programs and G&M codes · Be able to set up tools, understand and make cutter comp adjustments · Have experience in or with Master-Cam or any programming software - preferred but not required · Be well versed in reading and understanding blueprints · Be able to read bore gages, calipers, etc. Candidates will need to supply their own basic machinist hand and measuring tools. Benefits Include: Competitive wages, $24-$30 an hour, depending on experience. Health, Vision, Dental insurance 401k w/ company match Paid holidays/vacation The shop is a clean, climate-controlled work environment. Located in Cedar Rapids. Equal opportunity employer - We welcome anyone with a positive attitude and willingness to work! Job Type: Full-time Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Mestek Machinery is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of the most complete, productive, and innovative metal forming solutions for the fabrication of HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings. Our family of companies –- Lockformer, Engel, Iowa Precision, Roto-Die, have decades of experience addressing every facet of the HVAC duct industry. The result is a combined knowledge and experience that develops cutting edge, precision technology and automated manufacturing equipment that improves productivity while ensuring the highest-quality finished ducts and fittings. Job Summary A machinist will operate manually controlled and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools such as lathes and milling machines, to cut and produce precision parts for machines, instruments, and tools. They control the machinery that produces the speed and cuts to create a specific part. The machinist will also be responsible for performing basic maintenance on the machines and replacing dull or aged parts as necessary. Overtime is based on business needs and is NOT mandatory. The rate of pay is based on prior work experience and schooling. Working outside first shift is a $1.50 shift differential. Skill blocks, available after the probationary period to test on, add up to additional $2.25 money per hour. Full benefits package offered through Mestek and SMART Workers Local 263. www.mestek.com - please view our website to see the machinery Overtime is available and our first shift hours range 5:30 am-4:30 pm. Saturday overtime available with a four hour minimum requirement between 6:00 am-noon. Pay range is $20-$25 per hour based on education and experience. Essential Duties • Plans for each day’s machining by studying blueprints, engineering plans, and materials. • Analyzes information and finds the best solutions to problems. • Programs CNC mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points. • Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread-chasing operations. • Adhering to safety procedures and regulations to ensure safe operations. • Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance. • Continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions in our internal electronic system. • Confers with engineers, production, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. Qualifications • Ability to operate and program CNC mills or lathe. • Proficient computer and technical skills. • Ability to read blueprints. • Detail oriented. • Team player. • Self-starter. • High school diploma or equivalent. • Have a valid driver’s license. • Experience operating CNC mills and lathes in a production environment. Physical Demands The individual will regularly be required to stand. The individual will frequently be required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The individual will occasionally be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individuals encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position requires the ability to pass a competency test, pre-employment drug test, and background check. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday • Overtime • Weekend availability
See More Details >>MSI Mold Builders in Cedar Rapids, IA is looking to hire full-time CNC Machinist for 2nd shift to perform levels one, two, and three machining work. Are you attentive to detail? Would you like to work for an innovative manufacturing company in a high-demand market? Do you want to be part of an organization that values you and takes care of your needs? If so, please read on! These machining positions earn a competitive wage of $22 - $26/hour, based on experience. We provide excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, health savings account (HSA), paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), supplemental life insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), and company-paid continuing education. Additionally, off-shift work receives a 10% premium. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today to work for our manufacturing company! ABOUT MSI MOLD BUILDERS Since 1971, we have been using the most innovative plastic technologies and designs to deliver high-quality, low-maintenance, and efficient plastic molds! From designing and building various types of steel and aluminum molds for injection, structural foam, rim, blow, gas assist, structural web processes as well as aluminum limited-production injection molds. As the #1 choice in the plastic industry, we take care of everything, including design, creation, and installation. Our clients are diverse, but no matter if our products are for the medical equipment, agriculture, automotive, or heavy trucking industry, we have a product for them! Our team is filled with hardworking professionals. We value their time, skills, and experience and ensure that they are being taken care of. In order to ensure the success and happiness of our employees, we provide them with great benefits, a supportive company culture, and opportunities to thrive and contribute to a high-demand market. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CNC MACHINIST - MACHINE OPERATOR As a CNC Machinist - Machine Operator, you are the backbone of our manufacturing company. Your job is to operate the computer numericalcontrol (CNC) machines that create the variety of molds our customers require. Each day, you arrive at your shift ready to perform precision machining. Your tasks include milling, turning, drilling, taping, de-burring, and inspection. At all times, you keep an eye out for any problems that might crop up, such as bottlenecks, defects in materials, or other inefficiencies, and you are proactive in finding solutions. In addition, you ensure that we operate efficiently by monitoring the tool inventory, performing inspections for quality assurance, and taking care of regular preventative maintenance. A team player, you are eager to help us meet our goals, so you participate in the tooling selection for new techniques and help implement new procedures, equipment, and tooling. Each day is full of the hands-on work you thrive on, and you take pride in manufacturing high-quality molds! QUALIFICATIONS FOR CNC MACHINIST - MACHINE OPERATOR • 2-year CNC program certificate or diploma OR equivalent experience • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job Do you have good communication skills, both verbal and written? Are you an analytical thinker and a great problem solver? Do you manage your time efficiently? Are you a team player? Do you follow directions to the letter? Can you work well under supervision and accept assistance with your machine setup? If yes, you might just be perfect for this machining position! WORK SCHEDULE FOR A CNC MACHINIST - MACHINE OPERATOR 2nd shift is Monday - Thursday, 3:30 pm - 2 am. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR MANUFACTURING TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this machining job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Location: 52404
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Cedar Rapids, IA, often begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom instruction. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Cedar Rapids, IA, machinists earn an average of $1,373 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually. Educational institutions, trade schools, and organizations like the Society of Manufacturing Engineers facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
