Machinist / Machine Operator

Available Shifts and Differentials:

1st Shift, Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:00pm

2nd Shift, Monday-Thursday, 4:00pm-2:00am and includes a with 10%  differential

Weekend Day Shift, Friday-Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm with 15% differential

What We Offer

• PTO – 3 weeks annually, with accrual starting day one
• Strong health care plans available for both individuals and family.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – Buy company stock at a discount through payroll deductions
• 401(k) Match – Ichor Systems will match 50% of your contributions up to 8%.
• Vesting is immediate, ensuring you have full ownership of both your contributions and the matching funds from the company.
• Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance – Plus paid holidays, including a floating holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement – For approved professional development
• Competitive Pay – Includes shift differentials for swing shift and weekends

Machinist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes’ dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications using various measuring tools such as: calipers, micrometers, and depth micrometers. Familiarity with CMM, GD&T, and SPC.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Complete the necessary paperwork and computer entry steps.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Can perform basic set-ups on multiple machines. 
• Ability to train CNC Operators and Machinists I on routine tasks.
• Developing proficiency with complex setups.
• Ability to perform intermediate troubleshooting procedures.
• Proficient with part inspection techniques (comparator, profilometer etc.).
• 2-year machining degree preferred.
• Desired Education, Certifications and Experience.
• Must have 3+ years of experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

For candidates based in Minnesota:   $19.09 - 32.45 per hour. The pay scale is subject to change depending on position level or business needs. 

Machine Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Understands blueprints, drawings, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes and similar CNC machine tools.
• Refer to the tooling list and install correct tooling. Be able to enter and verify tool offsets.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications using various measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and depth micrometers. Familiarity with elementary CMM, GD&T, and SPC.
• Communicate process issues to supervisor for investigation.
• Complete the necessary paperwork and computer entry steps.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with work involving fabrication, machining, or similar processes are preferred.
• Ability to operate vertical/horizontal mill, lathe or Swiss machinery preferred.
• Ability to perform non-complex adjustments and changes to machinery.
• Troubleshooting abilities.
• 2-year machining degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-4+ years manufacturing or related work experience.
• A.A. degree or equivalent experience, or any combination of education and experience.
• Vocational or technical training or equivalent experience.

For candidates based in Minnesota:   $17.12 - $29.09 per hour plus. The pay scale is subject to change depending on position level or business needs. 

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.

Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.