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TOOL MAKER/GRINDER – Join Our Team at A1 Engineering (Coon Rapids)
A1 Engineering
9506 Foley Blvd NW
compensation:
Highly competitive based on skill and performance
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
senior level
job title:
TOOL MAKER_GRINDING
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Company: A1 Engineering
Job Type: Full-time | Day Shift | Monday–Friday (6:00 AM Start)
A1 Engineering, a well-established precision machine shop operating since 1971, is seeking a skilled and motivated Tool Maker/Grinder to join our growing team. We’re a small, close-knit shop that values teamwork, craftsmanship, and continual learning.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable machinist looking for long-term growth, hands-on experience with a variety of materials, and a positive work environment. We provide cross-training opportunities and encourage skill development across multiple machining disciplines.
What We’re Looking For
We’re adding capacity to our tool making/grinding department and are looking for a candidate who brings:
• - A strong work ethic and a desire to learn.
• - A positive, team-oriented attitude.
• - Previous Tool Making, ID/OD and Surface grinding experience (required).
• - Willingness to be cross-trained on other machines. Opportunities to work with CNC mills and lathes if interested.
Qualifications
• - 2-year vocational degree in machining or equivalent hands-on experience.
• - Proficiency with manual mills, lathes, welding and grinding machines.
• - Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and part tolerances.
• - Experience with setup, and complex troubleshooting.
• - Understanding of various materials: plastics, aluminum, tool steel, exotic alloys, etc.
Key Responsibilities
• - Work with a wide range of materials.
• - Perform various tasks on manual equipment including fixture making.
• - Very tight tolerance ID/OD and surface grinding operations.
• - High attention to detail.
• - Part repairs including welding.
• - Perform in-process inspection and quality checks.
• - Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.
• - Collaborate with team members to improve processes and part quality.
• - Demonstrate self-motivation, problem-solving ability, and excellent attendance.
Benefits
• - Monday–Friday day shift, with weekends off.
• - Overtime opportunities (time-and-a-half pay).
• - 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance.
• - Company-paid short/long-term disability and life insurance.
• - 401(k) with company match.
• - Profit sharing and performance bonuses.
• - Paid holidays and PTO.
• - Climate-controlled, clean shop environment.
Company Values
• - Integrity
• - Positive Attitude
• - Commitment to Success
• - Passion for Excellence
• - Teamwork
• - Reliability
To Apply:
Please send your resume and contact information to the reply email
OR
visit our website to view contact information
Website: www.a1eng.com
Address: 9506 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone: 763-786-8710
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