Machining Tech - Rod Department

Company: Reviva
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About Us: For over 80 years, Reviva has set the standard for high-quality remanufactured diesel and gas engines. As the largest independently owned and operated engine remanufacturer in North America, our family-owned company is driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to getting our customers back on the road quickly. We are looking for a talented, driven individual to join our 1st shift team in Fridley, MN, where we focus on precision, efficiency, and superior customer satisfaction. Summary: In this role, you'll play a vital role in the production of high-performing engine components by performing machining operations at a designated workstation. Your responsibilities will involve adhering to detailed standard work and instructions to ensure consistent and accurate component manufacturing. You'll leverage various tools and equipment to precisely manufacture parts to specification, while maintaining strict quality control standards. Responsibilities: Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders. Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers. Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines. Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts. Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled. Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency. Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed. Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools. Set up or operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment. Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations. Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal. Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers. Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations. Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition. Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products. Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs. Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED is required along with a mechanical aptitude. Ability to read and measure accurately using tools such as Calipers, Micrometers, Gauges sect. Must have the ability to diagnose and problem solve in various situations. An ability to read and understand detailed written and oral instructions in English Open to recent graduate with relevant technical school degree. Work Environment/Physical demand: Fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing setting. The environment on the shop floor is usually loud, hot and humid in the summer months and involves standing on cement floors with exposure to chemicals and metal particles. PPE is always required on manufacturing floor. Shift: 5am-1:30pm M-F Benefits: Reviva offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees including health, vision and dental insurance. A completely FREE telehealth virtual clinic, 401k options plus a company paid match, PTO/vacation options, Holiday pay, short term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance programs. Please contact HR to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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