Prototype CNC Machinist 1st Shift Monday - Friday Location : Montrose MN T he Prototype CNC Machinist is responsible for engineering manufacturing and fabricating new parts retrofitting and repairing parts per prints or samples in order to create a product according to customer specifications. Primary Responsibilities : • Engineer the appropriate machining process using experience guidance from the project manager / department lead and company established procedures and best practices. • Program set up and machine parts from billet and plate materials. • Establish design competency with Fusion 360 and / or PowerShape and programming competency with Fusion 360 and / or PowerMill. • Design & build machining fixtures via CAD for the secondary machining of castings or billet / raw stock materials as necessary. • Program machining parts (via CAM). • Set-up tooling and CNC machines for secondary machining operations on prototype castings and billet / raw stock material. • Run set-up parts through each operation and work with quality to gain buyoff at each phase. • Run the balance of parts on order through the machining operations. • Deburring cleaning and packaging of parts for shipment. • Teardown of tooling and fixtures and cleaning of the mills. • Assist in machining of production tooling components as necessary. Other Job Duties : • Ensure jobs are completed efficiently and in a timely manner consistent with the quoted hours and materials for the job. Communicate delivery updates and potential delays with the Project Manager including if a job will run over or cannot be completed within the time allotted. • Meet frequently (at least biweekly) with department lead to address any concerns and / or pass on concerns to management. This may include : machine availability material resources tools or tooling quality design work flow and man power needs and availability. • Actively participate in the material management system. (Kan-ban cards) • Work with quality to ensure job requirements are met. • Ensure clean & safe workplace. • Other jobs and duties as assigned by supervisors or management. • Adhere to the rules and conventions established by the Machining Work Instruction. Minimum Education : trade school and 2 years of experience or equivalent. Preferred Education : A relevant 2-year technical or equivalent degree Minimum Skills / Experience : one year in similar position mechanical aptitude effective computer use basic Math skills independent decision-making and effective self-management. Preferred Skills / Experience : Above plus - Strong Computer and math skills and three or more years of relevant experience gained through on the job instruction apprenticeship programs and increasingly more complex assignments strong mechanical aptitude as demonstrated through success at increasingly more complex assignments. The Company : Craft based in Montrose MN is a rapid prototyping and complex metal and plastics component manufacturer. Craft has over 30 years of industry experience and has established itself along with its skilled employees as a leader in delivering high-quality parts to customers. Le Sueur Incorporated(LSI) a portfolio company of Delos Capital and a leading supplier of complex aluminum castings machined castings and plastic injection molded components. Key Skills Electrical Discharge Machining,Calipers,FANUC,CNC Milling Machine,Machining,Tooling,CNC,CAM Programming,CNC Lathe,Micrometer,Precision Measuring Instruments,Trigonometry Employment Type : Full-Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 Hourly Salary Salary : 28 - 40
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See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Montrose, CO, typically begins with specialized education and training, such as apprenticeship programs or postsecondary education, which combine hands-on experience with classroom learning. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Montrose, CO, machinists can earn an average wage of $633 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $80,640 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring machinists find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and opportunities for advancement in the growing machining industry.
