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Machining Engineer

MacLean Power Systems
Mankato, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

 

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Headquartered in Fort Mill, SC, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a global leader and standalone manufacturer of mission-critical components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. With over 1,600 dedicated team members and nine production facilities across North America, we set the standard for quality, responsiveness, and safety through our commitment to vertical integration and continuous investment.

 

At our Mankato, MN facility, we are a leading force in the metal casting industry, building the components that move, feed, power, and heal the world. When you drive to work, you pass over 100 iron castings that we proudly helped create.

 

Our Culture: We embody respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are also deeply committed to excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

We are strongly committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations through our ability to be agile. At MPS-Mankato, we don't just offer jobs; we offer careers that involve developing technical skills, mastering technologies, and discovering opportunities for growth.

 

We offer

  • Competitive pay: $85,000 - $95,000
  • Great benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and more
  • On-the-job training: Become an expert in your field with paid training
  • Growth opportunities: Advance your career with cross-training and tuition reimbursement
  • A strong company culture: We value integrity, innovation, and our people. We're committed to giving back to the community and creating a positive work environment

Key Responsibilities

  • CNC Programming: Create and optimize programs for Mazak Mill-turns, Makino Horizontal Mills, and Haas mills/lathes
  • Fixture Design: Design and order components for robust fixtures for new parts
  • Process Optimization: Lead efforts to improve existing machining processes and assist in new part setups
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve production quality issues
  • Collaboration: Partner with Design Engineers to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability (DFM)
  • Quoting: Accurately quote machining cycle times for planning and estimation

 

What You Need to Succeed Essentials (Required)

  • Experience: Associate's degree in a manufacturing field or equivalent plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
  • Mastercam experience is required
  • Proven experience with Mill-Turn and Horizontal Mill machines
  • Ability to work unsupervised, take initiative, and teach others
  • Knowledge of a large variety of inspection equipment

 

Preferred Skills (A Plus!)

  • Experience with Mazatrol on Mazak Mill-Turns
  • Experience in hydraulic fixture design
  • Solidworks and CMM experience
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and the iron foundry process
  • Involvement in capital investment projects or automation
  • Experience machining castings 

 

Join Our Team!

If you're a motivated and skilled CNC Machinist/Programmer/Engineer looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply!

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Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment.  MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. 
 
 All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.

Salary : $85 - $95

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