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Production Set-up Machinist


Job Location:

Fort Totten, ND - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 26 - 28
Posted: 6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Build Your Future with Sioux ManufacturingAt Sioux Manufacturing our people are our greatest strength. Were committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued supported and empowered to succeed. Whether youre launching your career or bringing years of experience youll find opportunities to grow develop your skills and be part of a team that takes pride in producing quality work. Join us and help build products that make a difference while building a future you can be proud of.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package designed to support the health financial well-being and future retirement goals of our employees.


Compensation & Benefits

This is a hourly position with a comprehensive benefits package offered by Sioux Manufacturing Corporation (SMC).


SMC-paid benefits for employees include:

    • Single-coveragehealth dental and vision insurancepaid in full by SMC
    • Short-term disability insurance
    • Long-term disability insurance
    • Group life insurance through Mutual of Omaha


401(k) Retirement Plan

    • Starting onfirst day of employmentyou will immediately get on the 401(k) plan along with:
      • SMC contributes3% of each employees gross weekly payto their 401(k) account.
    • In addition SMC offers acompany match of up to 5%


We also offer relocation assistance for those coming from 50 miles or greater to employment at SMC.



Position Summary

The Production Set-up Machinist works under guidance from their Engineering Manager and the Machinist/Engineering Technician to perform machine set-ups train machine operators direct the production of machining operations and provide machine shop support to all departments of SMC.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide supervision direction and assistance to the staff in the machining area to meet customer delivery schedules
  • Assist with developing and writing programming for CNC machines to produce parts to drawing requirements using available equipment.
  • Evaluate current procedures tooling and programming to maximize efficiencies and minimize scrap within the machining areas.
  • Perform start-up and shutdown of equipment consistent with company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
  • Use full range of precision measuring and gauging tools to perform inspection before start of job and during operation to ensure conformance with drawing or specification requirements.
  • Determine appropriate tooling requirements to be used for specific jobs.
  • Load tooling at the start of a job evaluate efficiency of tooling and make changes as needed.
  • Inspect tools to ensure they are in optimum condition and change dull or broken tools as necessary.
  • Operate a variety of metal working machines to produce parts to meet drawing and specification requirements.
  • Determine if machines are operating correctly.
  • Provide training for the staff in the machine area.
  • Assist with and create programming to properly inspect parts with the CMM machine.


Additional Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other staff such as Engineers Technicians Quality Assurance and Maintenance on equipment and tooling calibration rebuilding and repair.
  • Provide engineering support and assist in training to other departments.
  • Clean up machine tool operation scrap and discard appropriately.
  • Assist in the evaluation of employee performance regarding CNC work training progress.
  • Ensure a clean and safe working area.
  • Help maintain CNC machines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.


Position Requirements

  • Knowledge of raw materials production processes quality control costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Knowledge of arithmetic algebra geometry statistics and their applications.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools including their design uses repair and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of design techniques tools and principals involved in production or precision technical plans blueprints drawings and models.
  • Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Watch gauges dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
  • Ability to prioritize organize and accomplish your work.


Computer Skills

  • Basic computer knowledge required (i.e. email and word processing experience).
  • Experience using PC workstations Individual email accounts and mobile applications for communication and business operations.
  • Working knowledge of common software applications (word processing spreadsheet database).
  • Cloud-based & communication (Microsoft Teams Skype Zoom Outlook).
  • Knowledge of drafting / CNC programming software applications.



Education and/or Experience

Required: Associates degree in manufacturing/ technical programming; OR completion of a full apprenticeship program

Preferred: At least one year of experience as a fully qualified machinist


If you have any questions please contact Madyson at


Required Experience:

Senior IC