Cnc Operator

CNC Machinist Horizontal Mill Operator (2nd Shift)

This role focuses on operating large horizontal CNC mills in a clean, spacious, and modern machining facility. You will run production jobs, verify part quality, and work closely with technical staff who set up the machines so you can maintain efficient and accurate operations throughout your shift.

Responsibilities:

• Operate large horizontal CNC milling machines to produce parts according to job specifications and blueprints.
• Retrieve and prepare raw materials for each assigned job, ensuring correct material type and dimensions.
• Select and load the appropriate job program on the CNC machine and monitor the machining process to ensure smooth, uninterrupted production.
• Inspect and check your own parts using appropriate measurement tools to verify they meet required quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints to understand part dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements.
• Collaborate with setup technicians who prepare the machines, ensuring proper handoff and continuity from setup to production.
• Identify and report any issues with machine operation, tooling, or part quality to maintain consistent output and minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area around the CNC machines to support safety and efficiency.
• Follow established shop procedures, safety guidelines, and production workflows throughout the shift.
• Work effectively on 2nd shift, managing multiple jobs and priorities as needed.

Essential Skills:

• 612 months of hands-on CNC machining experience in either mill or lathe operations.
• Ability to operate CNC mills and/or CNC lathes in a production environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints for machining operations.
• Experience with CNC machine operation, including starting, stopping, and monitoring production runs.
• Ability to perform basic part inspection and quality checks on machined components.
• Understanding of fundamental machining processes and shop safety practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working with large parts and large CNC machines.
• Worked in CNC machining in a smaller, production-oriented shop environment.
• Comfort working with new and advanced machining equipment.
• Willingness to cross-train on different CNC machines and equipment as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will work with brand new, state-of-the-art machines in a clean and spacious facility, giving you access to modern tools and technology every day. The environment encourages growth through cross-training on various equipment, allowing you to expand your skills and advance your machining expertise. This is a place where continuous improvement, high-quality work, and professional development are supported and valued.

Work Environment:

The role is based in a smaller machining shop equipped entirely with brand new, large CNC machines designed for handling large parts. The facility is spacious, very clean, and organized to support efficient workflow and safe operations. You will work on 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday, from 4:15 PM to 2:45 AM, providing a consistent schedule and a focused production environment.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Scandia, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $70000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This manufacturing company has good benefits. 401K, Medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement. will provide PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, etc.