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CNC Machinist/Water Jet Operator

Missouri Valley Tool
Yankton, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Job Description

We are seeking a Water Jet Operator / Machinist to join our team!

Must have 3 years of experience or 2-year trade school producing precision parts from carbon, Plastics, Aluminum, stainless, and alloy steels, tool steel using lathes, mills, and grinders, Waterjet expertise a plus

This is a first-shift position in a climate-controlled facility.

Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be able to comfortably lift 50 pounds.

Excellent work ethics and exceptional attention to detail are assumed.

Ability to multitask is a must.

Company Description

Privately owned, well-established and respected organization celebrating its 36th year in business.

Missouri Valley Tool Inc. Has a small shop environment with large shop capabilities. We have been providing precision machining, tool and die services for nearly 4 decades. Founded in 1989 to provide a full range of machining services for local, regional and national manufacturers. Missouri Valley Tool Inc. has grown in size and capability. Today we occupy nearly 8,000 square foot manufacturing facility offering CNC, conventional machining, grinding, Wire and Siker EDM, machine design and build, welding, and waterjet machining services.

Located in beautiful Yankton, South Dakota Missouri River Valley supporting activities like Fishing, all types of Hunting, Water skiing, and snow-related activities.

Missouri Valley Tool actively supports many local community services like Pathways, River City Domestic Violence, Fire Department, Special Olympics, Contact Center, Missouri Valley Tool’s owner is an active member at the Yankton Fire Department, and first responder for the lake area

Major Responsibilities & Activities:

  • Program, set-up and operation of Water Jet machine, CNC Mill and lathe, Manual Mills and lathes.
  • Understanding capabilities of machines to maximize output.
  • Develop process to achieve better finished parts with cycle time reduction.
  • Ability to check dimensions of finished parts using standard measuring devices
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
  • Routine and preventative maintenance include equipment checks.
  • Traveling to training is a must.

Positive Considerations:

  • 2-year trade school
  • Operation of Flow waterjet

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school or equivalent
  • Must have proven mechanical ability
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks

Company Benefits;

  • Performance Bonus
  • Retirement is typically up to 15 % of salary (matching fund is optional)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance

Employment Type: FULL TIME

Join our team of dedicated professionals where your skills will be valued, and you will have the opportunity for growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) 10% Match
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Relocation assistance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • No nights

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Overtime pay
  • Quarterly bonus
  • Signing bonus

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Yankton, SD 57078 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Yankton, SD 57078: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $29

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