Machinist - Colby Location

Loos Machine & Automation LLC began in 1902 as a small maintenance and repair shop for local farmers. Over the years Loos has transitioned into a thriving business that paves the path for the food processing industry. Loos Machine & Automation provides automation, engineering, machining, fabrication, process, and installation. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities utilize modern techniques and machines. With the company’s continued success, we are adding to our team.

Interested candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented, reliable, and mechanically inclined. The position requires good communication skills and strong attention to detail. Time management and the ability to work under daily deadlines while complying with safety policies are essential to the success of our growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains lathe and milling machines

• Analyze drawings to determine cutting tools , machine speeds, and feed rates

• Monitors production and checks output for quality assurance

• Identifies needs for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs

• Develop CNC programs for production runs

• Troubleshoot issues during the program simulation process

• Maintain tooling database

Requirements:

• Operating knowledge of CNC and Manual Machines

• Use of precision measuring tools

• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

• Must be able to read and comprehend prints

• Understanding of basic G and M codes

• Perform minor machine maintenance such as adding coolant, lube, etc.

• Operation of multiple machines as needed

Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation (varies with skill set and experience)

• Pay frequency: Weekly

• Vacation/Holiday pay

• Employee Health Clinic: Provided at no cost

• Employer-paid Short-term disability

• Health, dental, disability, supplemental life, and accident insurance

• Employer 401k contributions up to 5%