Machinist - 1st Shift

About the role

Full-time position at 14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA. MTS Systems Corporation offers a thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth where you can apply creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. You’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, support of passionate colleagues, and a dynamic culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform machining operations in accordance with MTS Machine Shop procedures and work instructions.
• Utilize documentation and skills to provide parts and assemblies to internal and external customers that meet quality and schedule requirements.
• Perform set‑ups in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required or apparent.
• Maintain a clean and well‑organized work area.
• Interpret MTS machining prints and meet print requirements.
• Use the Machine Shop routing system.
• Inspect and verify dimensions to required accuracy.
• Provide constructive feedback to area supervisor on quality issues, trends and workload.
• Exhibit willingness to help resolve issues regarding schedules and priorities.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work overtime and to meet demands of other workstations.
• Interact and communicate effectively with all colleagues, including supervisors.
• Display ability to work as part of a team.
• Operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner; identify safety hazards and involve appropriate parties to resolve.
• Initiate creative and/or innovative ideas and demonstrate willingness to implement them.
• Cross‑train to learn multiple disciplines within the machine shop, including CNC Lathe and Mill, Cylindrical Grinding, Surface Grinding and Manual Mill and Lathe.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

One year of trade school or three years of applicable experience in a machine shop environment.

Skills

• Understand and apply basic machining knowledge.
• Apply machining tolerances and measuring equipment, tooling selection, machine setup and operation.
• Interpret common machining symbols on MTS prints.
• Understand material characteristics and proper machining techniques.
• Work from proven processes or work instructions to complete daily activities.
• Use work holding and fixtures.
• Inspect parts for tolerances, surface finish, hardness, and material.

Physical demands: regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay

$26.00 - $36.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.