Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a Machine Operator at our Sauk Rapids, MN facility. The Machine Operator will start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required.

Various shifts are available (days, evenings, nights, and weekends). Shift preference may be discussed with the recruiter; however, final scheduling will depend on availability at the time of hire.

1st Shift

4:45 AM–2:45 PM, Mon–Thurs
Alternating 12-hr: 5 AM–5 PM (Mon–Wed and Mon–Thurs)

2nd Shift

3:15 PM–1:15 AM, Mon–Thurs
Alternating 12-hr: 5 PM–5 AM (Mon–Wed and Mon–Thurs)

4th Shift (Weekend Days)

7 AM–7 PM, Fri–Sun
Alternating 12-hr: 5 AM–5 PM (Fri–Sun and Thurs–Sun)

5th Shift (Weekend Nights)

Alternating 12-hr: 5 PM–5 AM (Fri–Sun and Thurs–Sun)

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

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

Ability to operate vertical/horizontal mill, lathe or Swiss machinery.
Troubleshooting abilities
Ability to perform non-complex adjustments and changes to machinery
Must have 1+ years of experience
2-year machining degree preferred
Metalworking experience preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent

For candidates based in Minnesota: The pay range for this position is $17.12 - $29.09 per hour.

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.

ITAR ONLY
The business site where this position is located is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non-citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.

Ichor Systems Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Precision machining is Ichor Precision Machining’s heritage and core strength. IPM's skilled and dedicated employees deliver the most complex, extreme tolerance, and superior surface finish components at unsurpassed quality levels. Joining the team at IPM means working with dedicated, highly skilled employees that drive continuous improvement and ensure we deliver superior results to our customers. IPM is excited to share that we are now a part of the Ichor Systems family of companies. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Minnesota, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.

Ichor Precision Machining (IPM) is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected individual (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Individuals with temporary visas are not eligible for hire.

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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