Machinist

About the role

Location: United States - Minneapolis, MN. With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected. The Intermediate Machinist is responsible for the successful operation of machines to produce quality parts for our Tennant products. In this role, you’ll use a variety of tools, mechanical instruments and techniques. If you are mechanically and technically inclined and pay close attention to details, then this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools including but not limited to manual lathes, mills, and drill presses, to produce precision parts and instruments
• Fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments
• Read engineering blueprints, and measuring devices such as caliper, micrometer, and other gauges used in machining
• Focus on continuous improvement, acting as an agent of change on the shop floor by influencing peers
• Apply knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures to fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools and maintain industrial machines
• Troubleshoot and adjust to build a quality product
• Perform tooling and programming prove-outs with manufacturing engineering

Requirements

• Education & Experience: H.S. Diploma or Equivalent + Technical degree + 2 or more years of machinist experience OR 5 or more years machinist experience + machinist certificate preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Physical Demands: Requires standing 90% of shift; frequent bending, twisting, squatting, and lifting with arms extended; must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.; the average part weighs 5 - 15 lbs.; requires good manual dexterity
• Environmental Exposures: Hearing and vision protection required in all areas; safety shoes required in all areas; exposure to oil, grease, dust, metal particles, sparks, sharp‑edged materials
• Safety Requirements: Exposed to hazards/risks that require body protection (gloves, pants, steel toes, sleeves, safety glasses, etc.)

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%
• Paid vacation time
• Up to 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays per year
• Dental and vision coverage
• Wellness rewards
• Robust family support programs
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance
• Full Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$38.89 - $25.87

Schedule

Monday – Thursday; 2nd shift 3pm to 1am