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.
Job Title: CNC Machine Operator Responsibilities • Performing quality inspections on the product. • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, 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 machine to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as required. • Verify conformance of finished workpiece using measuring and inspection tools. • Set up and operate machine to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data. • Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. Pay and Benefits The 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 Type This is a fully onsite position in Winona,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 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 >>Overview: Thern® CNC Machinist plays a key role in the manufacturing process of Thern® products. This position will be responsible for helping to produce high-quality manufactured products used all over the world. The successful candidate will setup and operate conventional, special-purpose, CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. As a 2nd Shift CNC Machinist at Thern®, you’ll be pat of a legacy spanning over 75 years, delivering top-notch lifting, pulling and positioning equipment to various industries. We’re seeking a dynamic individual with high level attention to detail and a drive for results for CNC Machinist role. If you’re ready to make a substantial difference in a vibrant manufacturing setting, we encourage you to apply and become an essential contributor to our growing team. Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Performing quality inspections on product. • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. • Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. • Operates machine to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls as required. • Verifies conformance of finished workpiece 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. 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 pace environment. • Demonstrate our core values. • Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds. • Prior machining experience • Possess a 2-year associates degree in either a tool and die or machining degree Great Reasons to work for Thern® • Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 3 weeks of PTO accrued your first year and so many more • Flexibility: Thern® has a strong sense of work-life balance; where leadership is flexible with employees to accommodate home-life events in conjunction with making sure the work is getting done. • Employees are allowed to make decisions and present ideas to improve processes to continue delivering top-quality products for 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 >>Douglas Machining Services, Inc. is looking to hire 3 full time CNC Machinists for our new 2nd shift. Working 4, 10 hour days (Monday-Thursday). We are looking for long term committed individuals who want to make a career choice and are not just looking for a job. We have the tools needed for you to succeed and believe in investing our earnings back into the business to grow and create more opportunities for our employees. Our team of experienced CNC machinists are willing to help train you and help you understand how we operate, so you can be self-sufficient very quickly. This opportunity is a stepping stone to work with a company that is going to invest into you. If you excel in both machine areas such as CNC lathe and Mill machining, that is definitely a plus and will be considered when wages are negotiated. Come join one of the fastest growing machine shops in Winona. We pride ourselves on being a clean, climate-controlled shop with the latest and greatest CNC’s and tooling on the market. • Competitive pay scale • Weekly Paychecks - direct deposit • Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance 100% Employee PAID • Accident Benefit option • Short/Long Term Disability options • $40,000 Life insurance Policy W/ option to add more • Yearly Work Boot Reimbursement • 2 weeks Paid Vacation to start after 90-day probationary period • Paid Holidays • 4 day work weeks For more information: • Please call 507-454-2512 • email [email protected] • Stop in for an application 1726 Wilkie Dr. Winona MN 55987 Check us out online at: www.douglasmachiningservices.com www.facebook.com/douglasmachiningservices Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) 5% Match • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • Evening shift • No weekends • Overtime Supplemental Pay: • Overtime pay People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person
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