Machinists

Job Description

Ichor Systems has immediate openings for Machinists at our Sauk Rapids, MN facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong machining experience, a commitment to quality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Available Shifts and Differentials:

• First Shift:
• 4:45am-2:45pm, Mon-Thurs
• First Shift 12 hour Shift (alternating weeks):
• Week 1 - 5am-5pm, Mon-Wed
• Week 2 - 5am-5pm, Mon-Thurs
• Second Shift- 10% differential:
• 3:15pm-1:15am, Mon-Thurs
• Second Shift Overnight (alternating weeks)- 15% differential:
• Week 1 - 5pm-5am, Mon-Thurs
• Week 2 - 5pm-5am, Mon-Wed
• Weekend Shift-15% differential:
• 7am-7pm, Fri-Sun
• Weekend Shift Overnight (alternating weeks)15% differential:
• Week 1 - 5pm-5am, Fri-Sun
• Week 2 - 5pm-5am, Thurs-Sun

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off - Enjoy 3 weeks of PTO annually , with accrual starting on day one.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Strong medical plans available for both individuals and families.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Purchase company stock at a 15% discount through convenient payroll deductions.
• 401(k) with Company Match - Receive a 50% match on contributions up to 8% , with immediate vesting so you fully own every dollar right away.
• Full Benefits Package - Includes dental, vision, and disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Paid Holidays - Take time to recharge with company holidays, plus a floating holiday .
• Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your future with up to $7,500 per year in education reimbursement for approved coursework and programs.
• Competitive Pay Differentials - Earn more for flexible schedules

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes' dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications using various measuring tools such as: calipers, micrometers, and depth micrometers. Familiarity with CMM, GD&T, and SPC.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Complete the necessary paperwork and computer entry steps.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Can perform basic set-ups on multiple machines.
• Ability to train CNC Operators and Machinists I on routine tasks.
• Developing proficiency with complex setups.
• Ability to perform intermediate troubleshooting procedures.
• Proficient with part inspection techniques (comparator, profilometer etc.).
• 2-year machining degree preferred, desired Education, Certifications and Experience.
• Must have 3+ years of experience.

For candidates based in Minnesota: The pay range for this position is $19.09 - $51.39 per hour.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.

Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.

About Us

Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service.


Ichor offers world-class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.


Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets.


Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.

About the Team

Ichor is the experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world-class process engineering, manufacturing, materials management, and testing capabilities. Our 1,400+ employees worldwide are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. We have a friendly, business-oriented environment and offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, paid time off, life insurance, short term disability and 401K with generous employer match.


Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.