Demo

Machinist

Duratech Industries
Jamestown, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

Position: Machinist
Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: Starting at $19.00/hour Full Benefits Package
Location: Jamestown, ND

Job Summary:
A Machinist sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

Duties/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.
  • 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.
  • Operates pneumatic, electric, or manual overhead chain hoists to properly move heavy parts into position for assembly.
  • Operates forklift to move machine parts to other locations of the production operation.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Dependable, motivated and self-starter.
  • Must be able to follow methods and procedures.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and shop drawings.
  • Detail-oriented and consistent.
  • Works well as a productive member of a team.
  • Basic ability in mathematics, reading, or writing.
  • Must have the ability to work rapidly and under pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements.
Education/Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing materials, processes, and specifications preferred.
  • Mechanical experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must have manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
  • Must be able to see details at close range.
  • Must be able to lift 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 30 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
  • Must be able to navigate facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, bending, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
  • Wear and work in personnel protective equipment.
Work Environment:
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
  • Noise level is moderate to loud.
  • Frequently exposed to airborne particles.
  • Exposure to heat/humidity during summer months.
Benefits:
  • Health insurance – 2 plan options
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with guaranteed 3% employer contributions
  • Generous profit-sharing opportunities
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 80 hours annually
  • Paid holidays
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for both healthcare and dependent care
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions of up to $1,000/year
  • Voluntary Benefit options such as Cancer, Accident and Hospitalization Insurance

#hc227056

Salary.com Estimation for Machinist in Jamestown, ND
$48,126 to $61,874
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Machinist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Machinist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$51,669 - $66,452
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Income Estimation: 
$44,621 - $57,180
Income Estimation: 
$51,902 - $64,610
Income Estimation: 
$46,685 - $59,878
Income Estimation: 
$43,603 - $55,670
Income Estimation: 
$51,669 - $66,452
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Duratech Industries

  • Duratech Industries Jamestown, ND
  • Position: Fabricator Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm Employment Type: Full-Time Pay Rate: Starting at $19.00/hour Full Benefits Package Location: J... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Duratech Industries Jamestown, ND
  • Job Description Job Description Position : Welder Employment Type : Full Time Shift : Monday Thursday, 6 : 00 AM 4 : 30 PM, Frequent overtime on Fridays Lo... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Duratech Industries La Crosse, WI
  • The Cost Estimator calculates the cost of manufacturing customer products and prepares a manufacturing plan for production. This includes reviewing custome... more
  • 5 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Machinist jobs in the Jamestown, ND area that may be a better fit.

  • Doosan Bobcat NA US Wahpeton, ND
  • Job Information Knowledgeable and capable of operating various machines. Sets up and operates equipment to perform machining operations, such as sawing, tu... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • TEAM INDUSTRIES Audubon, MN
  • Supervisory Responsibilities: None Purpose: Participates in the testing and development of new processes and procedures. Sets up and operate machines such ... more
  • 8 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!