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3rd Shift Machine Operator Backup Lead

Safe Fleet

Saint Paul, MNFull-time$28–32/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$28–32/hr
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Safe Fleet is hiring a 3rd Shift Machine Operator Backup Lead. The Machine Operator Lead maintains manufacturing work cells, including setting up, troubleshooting, and operating CNC Machining Centers and other manufacturing equipment. This role involves working the third shift, Sunday through Thursday, with an initial training period on the first shift. The lead will ensure quality standards are met and maintain metric documentation.

Key focus areas include Set-up and operate CNC vertical machining centers, Read and interpret component prints or drawings, and Make calculations and resolve technical problems.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/Equivalent, 3+ Years CNC Machinist Experience, and Ability To Work Overtime And Weekends. Important skills include Set-up CNC Vertical Machining Centers, Operate CNC Vertical Machining Centers, Read And Interpret Component Prints, Read And Interpret Drawings, Make Calculations, and Resolve Technical Problems. Preferred (not required): Mechanical Aptitude and Setup.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Set-Up CNC Vertical Machining CentersOperate CNC Vertical Machining CentersRead and Interpret Component PrintsRead and Interpret DrawingsMake CalculationsResolve Technical ProblemsUse Measuring DevicesG&M CodesMacro ProgramingEnter ProgramsEdit ProgramsMounting ToolsInstalling ToolsAligning ToolsSecuring ToolsMounting AttachmentsInstalling AttachmentsAligning AttachmentsSecuring AttachmentsMounting FixturesInstalling FixturesAligning FixturesSecuring FixturesMounting WorkpiecesInstalling WorkpiecesAligning WorkpiecesSecuring WorkpiecesHand ToolsPrecision Measuring InstrumentsMachining ProcessesConduct First Piece InspectionConduct Hourly InspectionTroubleshootingProblem-SolvingPreventative Maintenance5SWorkplace OrganizationMaintain Metric DocumentationDaily ReportingKPI'sSafetyQualityDeliveryCostCommunicationMechanical AptitudeSetup

Qualifications

High School Diploma/Equivalent3+ Years CNC Machinist ExperienceAbility to Work Overtime and WeekendsReliable and Dependable AttendanceAdvanced Degree/Trade School

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Third Shift - Sunday-Thursday 10:00PM-6:00AM (need to start 30 minutes prior to shift start)

You must be able to train on the First Shift (Monday-Friday 6:00AM-2:00PM), approximately one month or as long as needed.

As a Machine Operator Lead you will maintain work cell(s) within the manufacturing environment including set up's, trouble shooting, and operating of CNC Machining Centers and other manufacturing equipment. These will include but are not limited to: Haas vertical machining centers, Fanuc robotic arms, Amada turret punch, and other manually operated machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set-up and operate CNC vertical machining centers.

  • Ability to read and interpret component prints or drawings, make calculations, and resolve technical problems.

  • Must be proficient in the use of measuring devices (i.e., calipers and micrometers).

  • Must understand G&M Codes and Macro programing.

  • Demonstrate ability to enter and edit programs to ensure proper machine operation.

  • Mounting, installing, aligning, and securing tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

  • Utilize knowledge of machining processes to produce quality parts.

  • Conduct first piece & hourly inspection to ensure quality standards.

  • Successfully demonstrated trouble shooting and problem-solving ability.

  • Understands the preventative maintenance requirements of CNC machining centers and Implements maintenance based on defined schedules.

  • Understands the 5S and Workplace Organization of work-centers and demonstrates ability to maintain each work area within these guidelines.

  • Must demonstrate ability to complete parts to the established production rates.

  • Maintain metric documentation and daily reporting of work center performance, KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma/Equivalent.

  • Three (3) or more years as a CNC Machinist experience is required.

  • Advanced degree/trade school preferred.

  • Ability to work overtime and weekends, as needed.

  • Reliable and dependable attendance.

  • Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with supervisors and co-workers.

  • Mechanical aptitude preferred.

  • Safety First attitude.

  • Setup and Troubleshooting.

Physical requirements include frequent reaching, gripping, and carrying up to 50 lbs., plus frequent standing, stooping, bending, squatting, and walking.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, 401K and bonuses.

$28 - 32/hr. with$1.75 shift

We're a background check and pre-hire drug screen company where allowed by law.

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