Swiss Machinist - Weekend Days

About the role

Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a Machinist at our Sauk Rapids, MN facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong machining experience, a commitment to quality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment. The weekend day shift for Machining is Friday-Sunday 7:00am-7:00pm and includes a 15% shift differential.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Marks and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets 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.
• Starts 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 various measuring tools such as: calipers, micrometers, and depth micrometers.
• Can perform basic set-ups on multiple machines.
• Ability to train CNC Operators and Machinists I on routine tasks.
• Developing proficiency with complex setups.
• Ability to perform intermediate troubleshooting procedures.
• Proficient with part inspection techniques (comparator, profilometer etc.).

Desired Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with CMM, GD&T, and SPC.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Desired Education, Certifications and Experience

• Must have 3+ years of experience.
• A 2-year machining degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off – Enjoy 3 weeks of PTO annually, with accrual starting on day one.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Strong medical plans available for both individuals and families.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – Purchase company stock at a 15% discount through convenient payroll deductions.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Receive a 50% match on contributions up to 8%, with immediate vesting so you fully own every dollar right away.
• Full Benefits Package – Includes dental, vision, and disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Paid Holidays – Take time to recharge with company holidays, plus a floating holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future with up to $7,500 per year in education reimbursement for approved coursework and programs.
• Competitive Pay Differentials – Earn more for flexible schedules.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $19.09 - 32.45 per hour plus a 15% shift differential. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs.

About Ichor Systems

Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world-class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets.

About The Team

Precision machining is Ichor Precision Machining’s heritage and core strength. IPM's skilled and dedicated employees deliver the most complex, extreme tolerance, and superior surface finish components at unsurpassed quality levels. Joining the team at IPM means working with dedicated, highly skilled employees that drive continuous improvement and ensure we deliver superior results to our customers. IPM is excited to share that we are now a part of the Ichor Systems family of companies.