CNC & Laser Operator

CNC & Laser Operator

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Location: Cold Spring, MN

Department: Foundry

Supervisor: Eric Morrison

Grade: 7000

Pay Grade Range: $19.00 - $35.58 (This is a representation of the position's entire pay grade range. Starting pay is based on an individual's skills, experience, and at the discretion of the hiring team.)

Status: This is a full-time; hourly position

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 5:00am - 2:00pm:
Friday: 5:00am - 11:00am; overtime as needed

Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave

Coldspring, a family-owned business since 1898, is a leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone and bronze for architectural, memorial, residential, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Cold Spring, Minnesota, with a primary manufacturing facility and bronze foundry, the company employs 800 people nationwide, operating 30 quarries and multiple fabrication sites. Coldspring's success stems from the dedication of its team, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations while upholding corporate sustainability.

What We Believe:
To cultivate a culture of engagement, we emphasize the importance of physical, financial, social, community, career, and spiritual well-being-an approach we refer to as Well-Being 6.

Our Values: HONOR – We uphold Honesty & Integrity, approach our work in an Organized & Purposeful manner, embrace Nimbleness & Innovation, and maintain an Open & Transparent culture. With Respect & Trust as our foundation, we effectively balance the interests of employees, customers, and shareholders to create what we term win-win-win solutions.

Join our Team:
At Coldspring, our employees benefit from profit sharing, a 401K match, extensive training and career advancement opportunities, professional development, financial services, on-site coaching, wellness counseling, and more.

The CNC & Laser Operator is responsible for engraving memorial plates and creating patterns using a variety of CNC milling and laser router techniques and for assisting in the development of the new product lines.

• Using CAM or CAD software to create 2D and 3D models and toolpaths based upon work orders or customer-supplied drawings
• Cutting out custom emblems, date scrolls, and other items per order specifications
• Operating and maintaining laser engravers for a variety of purposes; includes, but not limited to, production of patterns to create 3D photographic representations for memorial products, various emblems and fixtures, cutting cardboard, etc.
• Creating custom pieces from brass and aluminum to update patterns used to make memorial plates
• Assembling EIB Memorial pieces from work order to final product, ensuring proper pattern design and size
• Preparing digital files for correct machine operation. Including tools and tool path
• Aiding in the development of various items used in the production process

• 1 year of experience in CNC machining is preferred
• General knowledge of software used to program CNC, milling and/or turning machines, i.e. 3D Modeling, CAD, and/or CAM software
• General knowledge of design and modeling programs (Corel
  
  DRAW, Photoshop, Carv Co, etc.)
• General math skills
• Must be able to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings
• Ability to read a tape measure, imperial and metric
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, with an emphasis in time management, improving efficiencies, and exercising independent judgement to determine work priority and urgency
• Work as a self-motivated team member who adheres to all safety protocols and is willing to be cross-trained as needed

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please call or text Karissa Lintgen at  or email Karissa at  for assistance.

Coldspring is a Veteran‑friendly, wellness oriented, tobacco‑free company.

Coldspring is an affirmative action employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.