CNC Machinist

If you’re the kind of CNC Machinist who takes pride in chasing perfection—notjustmakingparts—this is the opportunity to do what most shops won’t even attempt while earning up to $100,000/year. Step into a clean, well-lit, high‑end machining environment where the equipment holds tolerances measured in Microns , the inspection capabilities match the ambition, and you own the process from start to finish—notjusthanding pieces off to separate programming, setup or inspection departments. With advanced tooling, industry‑leading benefits, and projects that support everything from space exploration to cutting‑edge defense and microelectronics, this is a place for machinists who want autonomy, trust, and the chance to create parts that are out of this world. Andrew Tool & Machining , a shop that specializes in low‑volume, high‑precision parts that require extreme attention to detail with no room for imperfections, is seeking a CNC Machinist with a high attention to detail and drive to learn to join their team. They have two shops local to each other, one in Maple Grove and the other in Plymouth . If you have CNC machining experience including setup and programming, experience with and working knowledge of GD&T, and stable work history , this is a career you need to explore. Job Shop experience is highly preferred but not required Why Experienced CNC Machinists join the Andrew Tool and Machining Team: Exciting Projects: Andrew Tool specializes in Aerospace and Defense and has craftedparts used in the Curiosity and Perseverance Mars Rovers along with dozens of other critical space flight missions. Take pride in being part of a sought‑after team that tackles some of the toughest jobs on this planet so that we can explore others. State of the Art Shop: Achieve your best work in a clean, well‑lit shop equipped with premium machining technology and world‑class inspection equipment—giving you the tools to tackle complex, high‑precision work and produce results that most shops simply can’t achieve. Great Pay: Top machinists earn into 6 figures, paid hourly ($20-$42/hr and based on experience, hours worked and shift. Night Shift receives an additional 20% premium. Excellent Benefits: Health, dental and vision coverage, health savings account and 401(k) with company match. Accrued PTO: The more you work, the more time off you get and you do not lose it. You will also get 9 paid holidays. Duties and Responsibilities: Operate and optimise 5‑axis machine tools to produce high‑quality, precision components efficiently. Program, document, and modify multi‑axis CNC programmes from CAD models using CAM software. Design, create, and apply work holding and fixturing solutions of varying complexity. Set up and run new and repeat jobs while maintaining target efficiency and throughput standards. Perform secondary operations (e.g., deburring) to meet finished product requirements. Perform preventive maintenance and support machine reliability and uptime. Achieve tight‑tolerance machining requirements using established best practices. Troubleshoot machines, setups, tooling, and programming issues to maintain production flow. Collaborate cross‑functionally with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve processes and product outcomes. Contribute to team performance through effective communication, knowledge sharing, and support of training and mentoring efforts. Maintain compliance with quality, safety, and documentation requirements. Perform additional duties assigned by leadership. About the Company: Andrew Tool & Machining is a high‑precision manufacturing company specialising in ultra‑tight tolerance CNC machining, tooling, grinding, EDM, inspection, and assembly services for industries where precision is critical. Based in Plymouth, Minnesota, the company supports aerospace, defence, medical and microelectronics customers with complex, low‑volume components and engineered solutions. Known for its advanced machining capabilities, rigorous quality standards, and problem‑solving expertise, Andrew Tool delivers highly complex parts and assemblies that require exceptional accuracy and performance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, colour, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr