Description

Position (Location)

Mankato, MN

Description:

If you are interested in becoming an Employee Owner, read on...

Windings Inc. thrives on the strength of our employee ownership. As a 100% employee-owned company, our dedicated and innovative workforce serves critical industries like Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Medical, Oil & Gas, and more. Since transitioning to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 1998, every one of our 150 employees is an owner or on the path to becoming one.

Join our team and enjoy unique ESOP benefits. We aim to contribute an average of 10-12% of your yearly earnings to your ESOP account, allowing your retirement savings to grow through compound interest without any out-of-pocket expense. Your success is our success, and we're excited to share it with you! Another way that we share with our Employee Owners is through our quarterly production bonuses program. Our salary and compensation package are hard to beat.

With our ESOP, forward-thinking approach, and unwavering commitment to our employees and customers, we've established ourselves as industry leaders and community contributors. Our remarkable teams embody our purpose: "Powering Systems and Empowering Lives."

What you will be responsible for:

Produce machined components by programming, setting up, and operating CNC machine tools; maintaining quality and safety standards; documenting manufacturing processes and changes; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Requirements:

· Program, setup, and operate CNC equipment.

· Ability to read and interpret blueprint requirements, including GD&T requirements.

· Troubleshooting and editing CNC programs to adjust for print changes and improve efficiency and cycle time.

· Monitor compliance by observing machining process; taking measurements with various types of measuring equipment; detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming when necessary; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality standards.

· Work with engineering and tooling departments to develop fixturing and tooling necessary to machine components on CNC equipment efficiently.

· Maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, and working with service when necessary.

What you need...

Education:

· Completion of related trade school program.

Experience: 

· 2- 4 years of related experience.

Knowledge/Skills:

· Ability to communicate and work effectively with various levels of the organization including engineering, production, scheduling, and management.

· Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

· Must be able to lift 50lbs and move heavier objects with proper lifting equipment.

What you will get...

• Full benefits package
• Paid time off
• 401k match and ESOP contributions
• Flexible work environment
• Education reimbursement

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements:

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Windings is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No Soliciting

Windings will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to Windings job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Windings Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Windings Talent Acquisition team.