Job Description

Why Join Us?

At Viking Drill & Tool, we are proud to be an Employee-Owned (ESOP) organization, fostering a culture of shared ownership and continuous growth. Since 1951, we’ve proudly manufactured America’s Finest High-Speed Cutting Tools™ in Saint Paul, MN, using the best materials and rigorous quality standards.

With over 70 years of manufacturing excellence, Viking Drill & Tool offers stability, growth, and innovation in a thriving industry. As an Employee-Owned company, your hard work directly contributes to your retirement and our shared success! We believe in promoting from within and offer training opportunities to help you grow your career with us.

Join a supportive, collaborative environment where your success and well-being are our top priorities.

At a Glance:

• Position: Machine Operator, 3rd Shift
• Pay: Competitive wage ranged between $25.16/hour - $27.96/hour (this wage does not include the shift differential of an additional $1.50 per hour worked for 3rd shift)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2nd shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
• Benefits: ESOP, healthcare, profit-sharing, paid time off, and more (see below for details).

About the Role :  We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our team. You will operate grinding machinery to produce precision cutting tools, ensuring machines run efficiently and meet quality standards. You will work alongside Machine Operators and Set-Up Technicians and report directly to the Shift Facilitator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate grinding machinery used in the production of precision cutting tools.
• Load and unload stock and parts from machines according to production schedules.
• Make minor adjustments to machine controls to maintain quality and tolerances.
• Use measuring tools such as micrometers, rulers, and scopes to ensure quality standards are met.
• Accurately complete paperwork for maintaining proper documentation of operations.
• Communicate machine and quality status to Setups and Leads.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and training opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

Education: High school diploma or GED .

Skills:

• A bility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to work full-time with reliable attendance.
• Willingness to train and participate in ongoing improvement initiatives .

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical, and Dental, plus Nice Healthcare (free in-home/virtual care that can also come to you).
• HSA and FSA
• Eyewear/Contact reimbursement
• 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and quarterly profit-sharing bonuses (based on company performance).
• Attendance Bonus (calculated as 6% of base wages multiplied by 520, must meet perfect attendance requirements and pass probationary period to qualify).
• Paid time off, ten paid holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety Perks:
• Prescription and nonprescription safety glasses
• Safety shoes
• Life, Accident, hospital, Short-term disability, and critical illness coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Air-conditioned facility for year-round comfort.

Ready to Join Us?

Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and invests in your success? Apply now and join Viking Drill & Tool as we continue to set the standard for excellence in our industry!

Viking Drill & Tool, INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer reasonable accommodations during the hiring process and comply with all applicable wage transparency laws, including applicable bonuses and shift differentials

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