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Landscape Structures Inc CNC Operator & Fabricator in Delano, Minnesota
ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits of design, inclusion, and play to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today. POSITION SUMMARY The CNC Machinist & Fabricator is responsible for meeting daily production standards, coordinating production schedule, material planning, programming and operating the CNC router table and secondary operations to finish product. This individual will assist with general maintenance and cleaning of equipment, on-the-job training of personnel, and troubleshooting quality and mechanical problems. They will also support production work around the shop including fabrication, crating, etc. VALUES Innovation Commitment & Passion Integrity Team & Relationships DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering drawings and plans, materials, specifications, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances Identify parts to print for correct identification Load and unload parts from CNC machines Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards Route and finish parts to print Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes Check parts for physical defects. Follows specific work instructions of assembly requirements. General cleaning of work area, including work surfaces, equipment, and floors. Understands and participates in continuous improvement activities Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads Assist other team members with lifting and moving heavy parts on a continual basis throughout the day General production labor/fabrication Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations Other duties as assigned ATTRIBUTES Must have an understanding of CNC programming, operating complex CNC machinery Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment Must be quality focused Must be able to rotate to other positions based on production needs Must be able to read prints Able to take direction from multiple sources Must be able to multi-task The target hourly range is $19.50 - $23.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. Expanded pay ranges may be available for growth and advancement opportunities. In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan. Landscape Structures is an equal opportunity employer.