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. The 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 >>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 six months to one-year related experience. • Previous 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 >>Job Description Entry-Level Machinist 1801 Theurer Blvd, Winona, MN 55987 MN280 Manufacturing Facility Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN All Hours Available OVERVIEW: Working as Full-time Entry-Level Machinist, you will setup and operate multiple pieces of equipment such as saws, threading machines, bending machines and various other pieces of manual equipment. This an entry-level position and training will be provided. RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: o Learning machine operation and capabilities of multiple machines o Running multiple pieces of equipment at the same time o Performing accurate inspections on product o Providing assistance to other employees when needed REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: The skills and qualifications required for this position include: o 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work o Excellent written and oral communication skills o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment o Work independently as well as in a team environment o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY) PREFERRED POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS: o Prior experience in machining or a related field ABOUT US: Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders. As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal. FULL-TIME BENEFITS: Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution. COMPENSATION: The base pay range for this position is $38,000 - 71,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
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.