Entering the machining trade in Minneapolis, MN, often begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840, and projects little to no change in employment from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Minneapolis earn an average of $1,440 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring machinists find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,640 annually for experienced professionals.
CNC Mill/Lathe Machinist - $26/HR - $40/HR- HIRING IMMEDIATELY! Job Description You will be operating one or two Hardinge lathe machining centers to produce aerospace and medical parts. Your responsibilities include inspecting parts using basic inspection equipment and performing necessary documentation for ISO audits. Production runs typically range from 100-500 parts, and you will perform changeovers from one lathe machine to another as parts are completed. The parts you will be working on are tight tolerance, and you will monitor your machine to ensure measurements are precise. Responsibilities • Operate Hardinge Mill/lathe machining centers to produce aerospace and medical parts. • Inspect parts using basic inspection equipment. • Document processes for ISO audits. • Monitor machine operations to ensure tight tolerance measurements. • Perform changeovers from one lathe machine to another. Essential Skills • Technical degree and/or 2+ years of professional machining experience. • Previous experience operating CNC Mill/Lathe machines. • Ability to inspect own parts and read blueprints. • Proficiency with micrometers and calipers. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience with Hardinge IIISP, the person, the person, 42SP and Fanuc controls would be a plus. • Ability to fully set up machines for runs. Why Work Here? Our client is a family-owned machine shop that primarily focuses on aerospace work, creating fuel delivery engine components for military jets, helicopters, and equipment. The shop has recently expanded by 20,000 square feet and acquired newer equipment and customers from Northwest Swiss Matic. The average tenure of employees is 9.5 years. The company invests in employee growth, providing training for programming certifications and GD&T classes. Work Environment Our client operates a clean facility specializing in the manufacture of medical, nuclear, and aerospace components. The environment includes recently acquired equipment and a dedicated team focused on precision and quality. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Anoka, Minnesota. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $72800.00/yr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>ENJOY THE FREEDOMS OF WORKING IN SOUTH DAKOTA!!! This job is located in Humobldt, SD. Just 20 minutes away from Sioux Falls, SD. APPLY AT: https://firstmanufacturing.bamboohr.com/careers/25?source=aWQ9MjQ%3D Hourly Range $30-$37.50 Duties and Essential Job Functions 2-year Technical degree or equivalent, 5+ years experience and attention to detail is required. Duties will include: • Programming new parts and optimizing existing programs on a Citizen L32 • Performing set-ups on multiple Citizen L32 Swiss machines • Load stock into bar feeder and monitor the machining process • Make necessary adjustments to maintain nominal print dimensions and required surface finishes • Performs visual and physical inspection of parts produced per QMS • Performs accurate transactions (clock on, clock off, entering quantities, closing out operation when done, filling in appropriate paperwork). • Keep a clean and organized work environment • May be responsible for overseeing other Swiss operators Personal Effectiveness Competencies • Integrity: displaying accepted social and work behaviors • Willingness to learn: understanding the importance of learning new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making interpersonal skills • Must maintain a positive attitude, leadership skills, independent judgment, and strong communication skills. Academic Competencies • Applied science: using scientific rules and methods to solve problems • Basic computer skills: using a personal computer and related applications to convey and retrieve information • Applied mathematics and measurement: using mathematics to solve problems • Reading for information: understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents • Business writing: using standard business English • Listening to and following directions: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times • Locating and using information: knowing how to find information and identifying essential information • Speaking and presentation: speaking so others can understand Workplace Competencies • Business fundamentals: determining how an economy functions as a whole • Teamwork: developed capacities used to work with people to achieve goals • Adaptability and flexibility: being open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace • Marketing and customer focus: actively looking for ways to identify market demands and meet the customer or client needs • Planning and organizing: identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions • Problem-solving and decision-making: considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one • Applied technology: developed capacities used to design, set-up, operate, and correct malfunctions involving application of machines or technological systems Industry-Wide Technical Competencies • Technical drawings and schematics • CAD drawing fundamentals • Troubleshooting processes • Set up, operate, monitor, control, and improve manufacturing processes and schedules to meet customer requirements Critical Work Functions: • Programming Citizen L32 Work Centers • Perform manufacturing process applications and operations • Production basics • Precision measurement • Manual tool and equipment operations • Basic manufacturing process applications and operations Future Competencies (As Necessary) • Tool Selection training • Speeds and Feed training • GD&T training • Enjoy the freedoms of living in South Dakota!!! Benefits offered: 2 Medical plans, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life, HSA, 3% Simple IRA match and other voluntary plans offered through Aflac, PTO that is accrued at each pay cycle, flexible work schedule and more! #hc43170
See More Details >>POSITION PURPOSE Sets-up, operates, and verifies the quality of work on a wide variety of CNC Lathe machines. Collaborates wiht department team and programming engineers for new processes and challenging setups. Actively participates in continuous improvement activities. Essential Functions And Basic Duties • Performs complex set-ups, with minimal supervision, on a wide variety of CNC machines in a manner, which will ensure accurate and precise compliance with design and quality standards. • Monitors variations in sequence, e.g., positioning, cycle time, etc., and makes necessary corrections. • Works from drawings and/or specifications with minimal direction from Team Leader. • Troubleshoots complex machining job problems without supervision. • Runs production and deburrs parts as required. • Edits programs for CNC machines. • Ability to write long-hand basic programs for quick turn around projects and/or work holding. • Help determine best machining process. • Select and align tooling, fixtures, and attachments for machining. • Adjust machine to produce a conforming product. • Perform in-process inspection of own work while running machine. • Complete required paperwork and keep material and paperwork organized. • collaborate with and support other employees in department. • Maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition. Works safely and complies with all established safety rules and work practices. • Keeps Team Leader informed of job, machine, and equipment related problems as well as any other information related to work activity. • Maintain and care for all shop tools, machines, and equipment. • Conform to the company quality system as documented. • All other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High school education or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of Vo-Tech training in machine tool technology or a related area or equivalent. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 5+ years machine set-up and operating experience in a job shop environment. SKILLS ABILITIES: Very strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills Other Requirements PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Lift up to 25 - 30 pounds. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
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