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Organization: Metal Craft
Date Posted: August 29, 2025
Date Needed: September 8, 2025
Location: Elk River, Minnesota, United States
Primary Category: Machinist
Additional Categories:
Salary Range: $26-$37 Per Hour
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Required: Technical Degree
Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years
Job Description:
This position is eligible for a $3,000.00 Sign On Bonus
Base pay + 20% Shift Pay
Friday - Sunday 5:30AM - 6PM
METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company. Our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries.
We are seeking a MACHINIST for our MILLING department to join our team! An ideal candidate is an individual that is passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation.
Our Culture is best in class!
“Built right. Every time” is not just a slogan, we build things that make a difference in people’s lives. A career at METAL CRAFT is rewarding for far more reasons than you might imagine. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go.
In this role, the MILLING MACHINIST will set up and operate a variety of CNC milling machines to perform a series of machining operations as defined in the job routings such as turning, boring, threading, and facing on metal and plastic work pieces.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
Machinists will be asked to run and set up a variety of different machines. The following information includes the duties and responsibilities involved with various machines.
Reads and understands blueprint, job routings, set up sheets, and charts for such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions such as type of holding fixtures, cutting speeds, feed rates, and cutting tools to be used. Load and set tools while understanding run out, tool length stick outs, and proper holder based on what the tool is doing.
Recognize, understand, and properly adjust or replace dull or chipped tooling.
Able to set and adjust work offsets, tool wear lengths, and cutter comp.
Adjusts work shift offsets of tools at each station.
Must be able to run more than one machine where cycle time permits.
Perform Quality Control Characteristics documentation of tolerance zones specified on blueprints.
Able to straighten parts per work instructions or set up sheets.
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree in machining or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 2-5 years of CNC machinist experience
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to read blue prints.
Knowledge of GD&T principles.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
Problem solving and decision making skills and the ability to think independently.
Must be able to work in other areas on an as needed basis.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate and work well with others.
Show initiative in work by being a self starter, suggesting new ideas for completing a job, giving input as to how to improve the efficiency of a job, and organizing work time in order to complete jobs in a timely matter.
CORE VALUES
People – We can do it
Innovation – We work together
Service – We honor our word
Quality – We do what’s right
Friday - Sunday 5:30AM - 6PM
Base pay + 20% Shift Pay
Non-exempt (hourly)
Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO)
$3,000.00 Sign On Bonus - This Sign On Bonus will be paid out in two payments: $1,500.00 will be paid out after completing 90 calendar days of employment, and the remaining $1,500.00 after completing 180 days of employment.
Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
How To Apply: Please visit our careers page to see all available positions and apply online. https://mcandrs.com/careers/