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Anderson Dahlen Inc.
Anoka, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
Anderson Dahlen

Description

Anderson Dahlen provides world-class specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing services. For more than 80 years, we have provided our customers with unparalleled craftsmanship and expertise across a wide range of projects in the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and vacuum science markets. Located in Ramsey, MN, our team delivers end-to-end equipment fabrication and contract manufacturing with in-house precision fabrication, including cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. Anderson Dahlen proudly joined the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated industrial design-builder based in Lexington, KY.

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $25-$42/hour.

  • Day shift: work hours are 4/10 hour days, Monday-Thursday.
  • Night shift: work hours are 4/10 hour days, Monday-Thursday, 15% shift differential
  • Weekend shift: work hours are 3/12 hour days, Friday-Sunday, 15% shift differential

Our comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, provide our team members with the tools they need for treatment, preventative care, exams, and prescriptions. ADI’s life, disability, and supplemental insurance options provide peace of mind and support to rely on in challenging times. Our team members overseas are offered private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Position Summary

The Machinist is responsible for maintaining Anderson Dahlen Quality standards on one or more of our CNC vertical, horizontal Mills, and Bridge Mills. The Machinist III sets up and performs a wide range of machining operations, using various machine tools, jigs, and fixtures in the production of a wide variety of product parts as well as tooling items. The Machinist III will write programs for performing simple machining operations. Machinist III must possess a high degree of proficiency in geometric dimensioning and apply this skill to the machining of a weldment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Must have good knowledge of all aspects of machining.
  • Must have the ability to diagnose problems with machining and tooling.
  • Must have the ability to interpret blueprints with GD&T
  • Must be consistent in following standard work instructions and properly machine products as defined by standard work. (Set-up docs, quality check sheets, CNC programs)
  • Recognize problems, offer ideas using Lean Methodology tools for continuous improvements.
  • Must maintain a high level of quality of parts machined per our quality standards.
  • Must successfully use any precision inspection measuring equipment, i.e., Micrometers, calipers, inside and outside gauges, and bore gauges.
  • Responsible for meeting machining standards and achieving daily requirements. Such as (HRxHR, and MDI)
  • Responsible for upkeep on their machines (Autonomous Maintenance, chip removal, tooling, etc.)
  • Must have knowledge of interpreting CNC programs and modifying CNC programs through the change form process as needed.
  • All other duties that are asked by management to be done for the best interest of the company, its customers, and its employees.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Typically requires an Applied Science Degree in Machine Tool Technology (Preferred).
  • High school education or equivalent including additional technical training in an approved machinist program.
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of machining experience.
  • Demonstrated shop math skills, knows feeds and speeds, and can develop or improvise tooling.
  • Ability to use a variety of machine tools, related jigs, fixtures, and attachments.
  • Exercises good judgement to determine proper sequence and set-up of complicated work.
  • Ability to demonstrate good dexterity to operate controls on lathes and other machine tools in forming and shaping parts.
  • Demonstrated ability to keep close tolerances consecutively.
  • Ability to adjust as necessary to assure accuracy to job specifications.

Physical Requirements

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Lift/Carry-0-10 lbs. continuously, 11-50 lbs. frequently, 51-100 lbs. never
  • Push/Pull-0-25 lbs. continuously, 26-100 lbs. frequently, Bend- 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift
  • Twist/Turn- 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift
  • Kneel/Squat- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift
  • Sit- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift.
  • Stand/Walk- 67-100% during a 10/12-hour shift

EEO DISCLAIMER

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Compensation details: 30-40 Hourly Wage

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Salary : $25 - $42

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