CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist Opportunity

Mid Continent Engineering is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our team! We are looking for a candidate that has horizontal CNC set-up experience. This is a 2nd Shift- 4 pm to 2:30 am-Monday through Thursday opportunity. There is an hourly shift premium of $2.00, an hour.

Mid-Continent has been a supplier to first-tier OEMs within the medical, aerospace and defense industries for decades. Mid-Continent Engineering stuffs the armed forces supply chain with products of our capabilities such as precision machining, aerospace welding, chromate conversion, paint/powder coat finishing, mechanical assemblies, and other design-assist services.

A few things we have to offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental & Vision for employee & family including domestic partners.
• 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual starts immediately.
• Yearly shoe allowance
• Referral Program

Summary: This role is responsible for setting up and operating vertical or horizontal CNC milling machines to produce high‑quality components with precision and efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:

• Interpret drawings, sketches, and design data to determine machining dimensions, cutting paths, tooling requirements, speeds, and feed rates.
• Set up and operate vertical or horizontal CNC milling machines.
• Perform progressive machining operations on standardized parts with tight tolerance and finish requirements.
• Inspect and verify first‑article parts, often completing full production runs.
• Adjust or revise CNC programs to correct errors or omissions as needed.
• Conduct trial runs to validate taped or programmed instructions.
• Report any product or equipment abnormalities promptly.
• Monitor and maintain coolant and chip levels.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required; a two‑year technical degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and written instructions.
• Experience with Epicor ERP software is a plus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use of hands, fingers, feet, and hands to reach with arms. The ability to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be able to cope with Minnesota climate variances, endure heat & cold conditions in the shop. Endure heavy workloads, high noise levels from hammering, and grinding (hearing protection provided). Protect against metal particles, fumes, sparks, particles, and gases (safety glasses, safety-toed boots, ear plugs, and gloves provided per the company policy guidelines).

2nd Shift- 4 pm to 2:30 am - Monday through Thursday