Machinist

Description Summary

Zero-Max continues to be a trusted and leading manufacturer of high‑quality mechanical components which are used in machines in numerous industries around the world. For over 75 years, Zero‑Max has earned a reputation for delivering high quality, customizable, premium products that improve customer results. We have a highly motivated and talented team that is committed to being responsive, conducts business with honesty and integrity, and holds themselves accountable to our customers and each other.

• Provide best in class service and solutions
• Do the right thing
• Hold ourselves accountable

Zero‑Max is a newly renovated office and manufacturing facility located on scenic grounds in Plymouth, MN. We are proud of our employees’ years of service and are dedicated to offering competitive benefits and pay, including:

• Robust health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% match plus a 4% discretionary profit‑sharing plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employer paid Long‑term disability insurance
• Training, mentorship, and coaching from leadership
• Healthy work/life balance
• Other fringe benefits in a fun and welcoming environment that sets us apart from most companies!

Zero‑Max is currently recruiting for a Machinist 3 who will be responsible for the set‑up and operation of multiple, complex machines with little or no supervision. Instructs less skilled machinists. This is the top‑level machinist position. Employees at this level should be highly proficient with all less complex machines in the shop.

• Sets‑up machines of a complex nature including horizontal/vertical milling or mill/turn with multi‑axis twin spindles, twin turrets
• Operate machines of a complex nature
• Maintain set‑up sheets for new parts or design changes
• Edit machine programs
• Select proper tooling for different machining sequences
• Instruct less skilled operators
• Perform finishing work such as, deburring, sanding, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace
• Demonstrate Zero‑Max's Core Values

• Associate or technical degree in Machining and 5-7 years’ experience with equipment of a complex nature; or 8-10 years’ experience with equipment of a complex nature; or a combination of education and experience.

• Must be highly proficient at set‑up, operation, determining tooling, process sequences, speeds and feeds, shop mathematics, and thorough on inspection of parts and instruction to others.
• Programming is not a prerequisite for this position but is a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel with hands and arms
• Must occasionally walk and talk or hear
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Zero‑Max is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status – M/F/Veteran/Disability