Careers
Welcome to our job listings page, where you can explore a variety of exciting career opportunities. Whether you’re looking to kickstart your professional journey or take the next step in your career, we have a of positions that cater to different skills and experiences. Browse through the descriptions below to find the perfect fit for you!
Job Title: Setup Machinist
Reporting To: Tyler LeBrun
Location: Luverne Manufacturing Facility
Hours of work: 7:30 - 16:30 (40 Hours – Full Time)
The Setup Machinist is responsible for complete machine setup, first article validation, and production readiness of CNC machining centers. This role requires advanced technical knowledge of CNC programming, tooling selection, fixture setup, work holding, and process optimization. The Setup Machinist ensures machines are properly configured to produce parts that meet blueprint specifications, quality standards, and production timelines.
This is a senior-level machining position requiring strong troubleshooting ability, blueprint interpretation, and independent decision-making.
Key Accountabilities
Machine Setup & Programming
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Set up CNC machines for new and repeat jobs
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Install and align fixtures, vises, chucks, and work-holding devices
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Set machine origins and work offsets per setup documentation
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Load, set, and qualify tooling
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Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets for optimal performance
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Perform program edits and prove-out new or revised programs
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Troubleshoot program or machine issues
Process Control & Quality
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Perform and document first article inspections
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Verify all dimensions meet blueprint tolerances
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Maintain close tolerances with high demand for squareness, concentricity, finish, and parallelism
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Identify and correct dimensional or process deviations
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Reduce scrap and rework through process optimization
Production Support
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Support CNC Machinists during production runs
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Train operators on job-specific requirements
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Monitor tool life and cutting performance
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Recommend improvements to increase efficiency and profitability
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Assist with continuous improvement initiatives
Safety & Compliance
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Follow all safety procedures
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Maintain clean and organized work areas
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Ensure compliance with legal and security requirements
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Lift materials up to approximately 40 pounds
Basic requirements
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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5+ years CNC machining experience
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Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T understanding
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Strong knowledge of tooling, work holding, and cutting strategies
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Ability to edit CNC programs (G-code)
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Experience setting up multi-axis CNC machines
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Eligible to obtain and maintain required security clearance (USA Citizenship required)
Preferred requirements
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Experience with CAM software
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Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
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Experience in tight-tolerance manufacturing
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Leadership or mentoring experience
Performance Measures
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First article approval rate
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Setup time reduction
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On-time production start
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Scrap and rework reduction
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Profit margin improvement through process efficiency
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Machine uptime
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Quality compliance
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Positive feedback from operators and supervisors
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Continuous improvement contributions
Other work may be assigned as deemed necessary.
Setup Machinist
Job Title: CNC/Machinist
Reporting To: Tyler LeBrun
Location: Luverne Manufacturing Facility
Hours of work: 7:30 - 16:30 (40 Hours – Full Time)
As a CNC Machinist for Backdraft MFG, you will have the opportunity to use a variety of precision measuring instruments, inspect in process or finished parts and feature characteristics as well as manufacturing methods to blueprint specifications. This is a chance for you to develop a career within a growing business and to help us improve our processes.
Key accountabilities
Setting up fixture components for jobs that require CNC Machining
Understanding and have functional use of CNC code and CNC programming
Setting machine origins in accordance with the set-up instructions
Working to machine dimensions and maintain close tolerances and correlated dimensions with a high demand for squareness, concentricity, finish, and parallelism
Setting and loading all tools in conjunction with set-up instructions to complete assigned jobs
Ability to lift various items weighing up to approximately 40 pounds
Basic requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years experience in machining operations or a Precision Machining Certificate
Knowledge of machining methods, cutting qualities of metals and tools
Ability to read and understand blueprints
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship
Preferred requirements
Ability to operate various cranes, material handling equipment and various types of machining equipment etc.
Performance Measures
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Delivery of projects within agreed timescales and budgets.
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Neatness of work, such as flushed weld finish; material(s) surface finish.
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Quality of work, such as dimension compliance; flatness; consistent clean weld; squareness.
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Profit margin improvement through efficient working.
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Non-conformance reported failures.
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Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
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Administration accuracy and timeliness.
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Housekeeping.
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Contributing to the development of new ideas through continuous improvements.
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Legal compliance.
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Cost of reworking / warranty / customer goodwill.
Other work may be assigned as deemed necessary.