Machinist-1st Shift
TEREX CORP · South Dakota
📍 US-SD Huronvia workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-21
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Job Description:
Huron, SD
M-TH 6am-6:30pm
Highlights:
Committed safety culture
Great work environment
Industry leading, highly competitive compensation
Outstanding benefits package
Able to accrue 130 hours of paid time off annually
Responsibilities
Adhere to Terex safety policies and procedures
Comply with TEREX Utilities quality standards through error prevention and by meeting such requirements with zero defects.
All major CNC machine programming including turntables, platforms, etc.
Logging setups and tooling into the CNC machine’s dedicated computer/Access computer terminals
Work from programming, operational data and set up instructions defining and coding tool arrangements, fixturing, material clamping methods, machine calibration and console settings for operations such as bore, mill, drill, face, thread and occasional profiling and contouring
Read and interpret blueprints, part drawings, job layouts and specifications
Interpret work instructions which includes but not limited to reading diagrams, work orders, and reports
Compile and maintain necessary records and paperwork.
Perform repetitive assembly and adjustments of electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic equipment according to instructions
Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments and devices to setup machine, operate machine and check work
Recognize and report technical variations in program and operational sequences, tool settings, dimensional and finish deviations and assist with corrective adjustments within prescribed limits
Set up, adjust and assist with check out and operate numerically controlled machine tools to perform a series of progressive machining operations on repetitive work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring considerable skill, a general knowledge of machining techniques and methods and familiarity with numerical control machine tool operational procedures
Use hand tools and equipment in a safe manner to complete assemblies.
Operate material handling equipment to move parts and materials, as needed.
Maintain clean work area and participate in 5S standards
Maintain tools and equipment in working condition
Actively engage in team problem solving
Advanced troubleshooting
Provide skills, training, and mentoring to other Terex team members
Test products without supervision, with full consideration of efficient methods, to safely test, repair or replace hydraulic or mechanical components
Flex into other areas and departments as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic equipment experience
Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently: Mill, Vertical CNC, Cut Off Lathe, Mori Cell, Horizontal Machining Centers, Mitsubishi, CNC Haas, and the following Mazak machines: 388, 874, 385.
Requires general knowledge of operating methods and techniques to make set ups and maintain close tolerances and finish requirements. Process knowledge of machining fundamentals and shop mathematics.
Ability to make decisions using ingenuity, initiative, and sound judgment.
Ability to organize and perform the duties in a logical and sequential manner.
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience
Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to read and understand blueprints
Ability to accurately read and understand tape measurements, micrometers, and calipers
Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as simple hand tools and hand-powered hydraulic material handling devices
Understand and demonstrate basic computer skills
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements of the job are classified as medium to heavy. Physical demand requirements are in excess of Light work. Medium to heavy work is defined as:
Exerting 20 to 100 pounds of force occasionally (0-2.5 hrs/day)
25 to 40 pounds of force frequently (2.5-5.5 hrs/day)
10 to 20 pounds of force constantly (5.5+ hrs/day) to move objects.
Required to wear Proper Protective Equipment (PPE).
The salary range for this position is $24.74 to $30.57 per hour. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
About Terex:
Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.
We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.
With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.
For more information, please visit www.terex.com .
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