Floater (First Shift) in Elk River, Minnesota at Metal Craft Machine & Engineering

The posted range reflects market-based pay. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and related qualifications.

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company and 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 FLOATER 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. A career at METAL CRAFT is rewarding for far more reasons than you might imagine. We build things that make a difference in people’s lives. 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. At METAL CRAFT, your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported.

The FLOATER will control the flow of work in and out of an assigned area to complete and get orders to customers shipped on time. This position must ensure that all work is performed to the customer’s reasonable expectations with superb quality standards and in a timely and efficient manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

• Adheres to the job expectations based on the department working in.
• Float to departments according to production needs – assist in areas like passivation, laser etch, shipping, deburring, machine operator, office, etc.
• Be able to read and demonstrate a comprehension of a blueprint's dimensions, tolerances, as well as surface finish call outs required for parts.
• Completes all paperwork correctly, and by order of the router and/or delivery date.
• Examines cleaned objects to ensure conformance to standards.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

In Second Operations:

• Operates pencil air grinder, pedestal deburring wheel, drill press, tumbler capable, 6” & 1” belt sander, sand & glass bead blaster, and microscope.
• Uses hand tools such as deburring knives chamfer tools, sheet sandpaper and files to finish parts.
• Be able to use a digital or dial caliper, mic 0-1”, gauge pins, thread gauges and the comparator/shadow graph.
• Dries objects.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Can problem solve and has ability to think independently.
• Must pay attention to detail.
• Ability to read blueprints and use hand tools is a plus.
• 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

1st shift: Monday-Thursday 5:00AM – 3:30PM + overtime as needed on Friday.

Non-exempt (hourly)
Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO)

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.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time***