Machinist

Everyday, our American Boot Builders proudly put their hearts into building and delivering remarkable, purpose-built products that will make an impact on people’s lives today and future generations. Build a product you'll be proud to stand behind. Build your legacy at Red Wing Shoe Company.

Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing.  We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.  Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $52,700 - 68,500 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and tooling. Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines. Apply knowledge of mechanics, machine shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, blueprint reading and machining procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, CNC/ Manual milling machines and grinders.
• Set up, operate, and adjust machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of math and measurement instruments such as micrometers, vernier calipers and gage blocks.
• Measure, examine and verify completed components in order to detect defects and insure conformance to specifications.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to complete the operations required for the project.
• Assist other manufacturing engineering and maintenance personnel in fabrication, troubleshooting, and repair of Red Wing Shoe Co. equipment and systems.
• Machine spare parts, repair parts and other shoe machine and system related components.
• Design fixtures, tooling and experimental parts to meet special engineering or maintenance requirements.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain quality service by establishing, following, and enforcing organization quality system standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned from time to time by your manager.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, classes or programs.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Two Year certificate from technical school and two to three years related experience / training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent Leadership and Motivational Skills
• Proficient at using MIG Welder
• Complete knowledge using machine shop tools; CNC, Lathe, Milling, Grinding etc.
• Proficient at reading blueprints
• Proficient mathematical skills
• Good organizational skills

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [email protected] or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check and physical exam which includes a drug screen.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)