About Us: At Thern, we don’t just manufacture winches and cranes—we build solutions that move the world. Our products are trusted across industries, from construction sites to stadiums, because we believe in doing things the right way: with precision, pride, and people who care. We are looking to hire a 1st Shift CNC Machine Operator to help us continue to grow. The successful candidate will be a self-starter to ensure accurate set up, operation, troubleshooting and will need to perform preventative maintenance on an assigned machine. Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standard work and adhere to safe and quality work practices. • Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment. • Ability to read mechanical blueprints/drawings and setup sheets to ensure dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece. • Ensure the accurate machine alignment, fixture hold, cutting tools and materials match the print for customer order. • Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media according to established guidelines and procedures. • Executes machine startup and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. • Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools, as necessary. • Optimize part set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data. • Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and material. Qualifications: • Associates degree (A.A.) from a two-year technical school or 2 - 5 years of relevant experience. • Previous CNC machining operating experience in a manufacturing facility. • Ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement. • Ability to work in a team environment and follow written and oral instructions. • Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary) Why Thern? • Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), generous PTO and more. • Flexibility: At Thern, we value work-life balance while maintaining accountability to our set schedules. Leadership fosters a flexible work environment, ensuring that when changes are needed, we work collaboratively with employees to accommodate personal commitments while keeping productivity and business goals on track. • Empowerment & Innovation: At Thern, employees are encouraged to present ideas for process improvements and work collaboratively with leads to enhance efficiency. Their input helps us continuously refine our operations and deliver top-quality products to our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
See More Details >>We are currently looking for a skilled CNC Machine Operator for our premier client in Winona on 1st shift! This company provides amazing solutions to some very BIG projects all over the world. Do you want to be a part of something bigger? Apply today and join a team that values their employees' safety, work-life balance, and overall wellness! Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm Starting Pay: $25-$31 per hour, depending on qualifications CNC Machine Operator Overview: Working full time you will setup and operate conventional, special purpose, CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. The successful candidate must understand machine operation and capabilities of each of those machines. CNC Machine Operator Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: • Performing accurate inspections on product. • Studies blueprints, drawings or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. • Calculates & sets controls to regulate machining factors or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media • Starts & observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls as required. • Verifies conformance of finished work-piece using measuring and inspection tools. • Sets up and operates machine to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data. • Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. Minimum Qualifications: • Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency • Demonstrate strong organizational, planning and prioritization ability • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment • Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision-making skills • Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds. • Ability to pass the required pre-employment screening Preferred Qualifications: • Prior machining experience • Possess a 2-year tool and die or machining degree ABR Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and disability or protected veterans status.
See More Details >>Job Title: MachinistJob DescriptionThis position will be responsible for helping to produce high-quality manufactured products used all over the world. The successful candidate will set up and operate conventional, special-purpose, CNC machines, and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.ResponsibilitiesPerform quality inspections on products.Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.Operate machines to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as required.Verify conformance of finished workpieces using measuring and inspection tools.Set up and operate machines to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.Essential SkillsExperience with CNC machines, blueprints, lathe, mill, axis operations, and quality inspection.Strong math aptitude, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization abilities.Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.Strong problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Winona,MN.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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 >>Entering the machining trade in Winona, MN, often begins with specialized education and training, such as apprenticeships that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These apprenticeships typically last 4-5 years and are essential for mastering skills like CNC programming and blueprint reading. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Winona, MN, machinists can expect to earn around $1,560 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $108,000 annually. This career path offers strong earning potential and opportunities for those willing to pursue the necessary training and education.
