Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Work Arrangement: In-Office, Hamel, MN
1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., or Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 3:25 p.m.-1:55 a.m.

Role Overview

The Machine Operator operates CNC milling and turning centers and manual machinery, including mills, drills, lathes, and saws, to perform routine or repetitive manufacturing operations. This role may also perform plating operations in support of production needs. The Machine Operator follows established procedures to ensure work consistently meets customer specifications, quality requirements, and production standards. Success in this role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a positive, team-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling and turning centers and manual machinery, including mills, drills, lathes, and saws.
• Perform routine or repetitive machining operations in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate saws and perform work in the annealing center as assigned.
• Perform plating operations in accordance with quality requirements and production standards.
• Read blueprints and use mechanical inspection methods to verify completed work.
• Apply shop math and measurement skills to complete work accurately.
• Maintain consistent compliance with customer specifications, quality requirements, and production standards.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; machine shop coursework desired.
• Ability to operate saws and work in an annealing center.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and mechanical inspection.
• Knowledge of shop math and the ability to read a tape measure.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment.

Benefits & Well-Being

Good work deserves real support. Our benefits are built to take care of you and your family, on the job and off.

Health & Wellness

• Medical & dental coverage for you and your family.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability protection.

Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Profit sharing: when Tolomatic does well, you share in it.
• Tuition reimbursement toward degrees and certifications.

Work & Life

• Paid time off that grows with your tenure.
• Flexible scheduling

Beyond the Job

• We give back: paid volunteer time and company-sponsored opportunities let our team support the causes they care about, on the clock.
• We invest in the next generation: our annual Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Day brings employees' children on-site to see what their parents build
• We build responsibly: sustainability is part of how we operate. We plant trees for every actuator sold, and we recycle tens of thousands of pounds of aluminum, steel, and cardboard each year.
• We make room for connection: company gatherings and other activities to bring the team together beyond day-to-day work.

Why Join Tolomatic?

• Make a Real Impact: You won't be a cog in the machine here. With a small, agile team, your work will be seen, valued, and have a direct impact on the business.
• Work With Purpose: Our products help manufacturers build smarter, safer, and more sustainable operations, from EVs to medical devices to food production.
• Collaborative Culture: We believe in open communication, mutual respect, and working together across departments to get things done.
• Supportive Environment: Whether it's learning a new tool or exploring a fresh idea, we encourage curiosity and continuous growth.
• Stability and Innovation: We've been around for decades, but we're always pushing forward, with digital at the center of how we evolve.
• Grow Your Career: A smaller company does not mean a smaller career. Tolomatic has a long history of growing people from within, promoting into new roles, funding degrees and certifications, and giving curious people room to take on more.

Compensation

$20.00-$24.00/hour, plus a $1.50/hour shift premium for second shift. Signing bonus of up to $3,000 is available, depending on shift.

About Tolomatic

We're the Trusted Partner When Motion Matters. Tolomatic designs and manufactures premium electro-mechanical actuation solutions trusted in both industrial and defense applications. Our actuators are at the heart of the automation revolution, advancing electric vehicle manufacturing, optimizing food production, enhancing patient outcomes, and more. We're a tight-knit team that takes pride in building world-class automation equipment and lasting relationships with our customers. For over 70 years, Tolomatic has been a family-owned company and has become an innovative leader in pneumatic and motion control products with a global reach. Tolomatic is a leading supplier of electrical linear actuators, electric linear motion control, and pneumatic actuators and cylinders, and has earned its industry-wide reputation for designing and manufacturing highly durable and reliable products for a variety of industries including packaging, material handling, medical, food processing, automotive, semiconductor, and general automation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.