Rogers, MN
Now Hiring: Machine Operator Apprentice
Location: Rogers, MN
Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour, depending on experience
Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00am-3:30pm, overtime on Fridays when needed (5am-11am)
Employment Type: Full time, Trial to hire
About this Opportunity:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Machine Operator Apprentice to join our team of precision metal fabricators. In this role, you will rotate between a variety of machining positions based on business needs, working with equipment such as the router table, shear, emmegi, and press brake machines. You will be responsible for machine setup and operation, ensuring precise measurements while maintaining safety and quality standards. Over time, the apprentice will gain proficiency in material alignment, tooling selection, and making necessary adjustments throughout the production process.
What You’ll Be Doing:
•Read, analyze, and understand shop drawings, blueprints, and/or sketches
•Layout parts (without drawings) and make basis modifications to programs for complex custom pieces
•Engage in learning about the job specifications with fellow team members to guarantee quality, meet tolerances, and provide excellence in achieving customer’s needs.
•Operate the router table, emmegi, shear or press brake machines, making necessary adjustments to programing and setup, throughout each job, as needed.
•Excellent communication skills to immediate team members and management if and when questions arise.
•Inspect all finished products for accuracy and uniformity to ensure product quality using micrometer, tape, gauge, template, or rule and square, for conformance to specifications.
•Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, cleaning, and tool replacement
•Follow company safety procedures, assess your personal actions and ensure the safety of others in close proximity, and report any safety issues as needed.
What makes you a great fit:
•1+ years of experience with the layout and operation of one or more of the following: router table, emmegi, hydraulic shear, AccurPress brake, preferably in a custom metal fabrication shop.
•Possessing the willingness and ability to learn new machines and techniques. Always be in pursuit of sharpening the tool (your mind and skillset).
•Ability to read, analyze, and interpret shop/fabrication drawings.
•Energetic, dependable, and capable of working at a fast pace.
•Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Why work with our client?
Comprehensive benefits to support you and your family.
Apply today!
How to apply for this position:
atlasstaffinginc.com, click 'Apply Now', select the Elk River branch, and complete an online application.
Or apply in person at:
Elk River - Atlas Staffing Inc.
17323 US-10 A, Elk River, MN 55330
We welcome walk-in applicants Monday-Friday 9am-4pm, or by appointment.
Questions? Call us: (763) 274-2782
We hope to hear from you soon!
Atlas Staffing is one of the largest locally-owned employment agencies in the Twin Cities. We were founded in 1985 and we've grown to multiple locations, covering the entire Twin Cities metro and surrounding areas.