CNC Swiss Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Swiss Machinist

Job Description

Join our precision manufacturing team as a CNC Swiss Machinist, where you'll play a crucial role in crafting high-quality components for industries such as aerospace, medical devices, and automotive. Your expertise will ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of Citizen Swiss CNC lathes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Citizen Swiss CNC lathes for production runs.
• Load programs and set tool offsets, ensuring first-piece quality and maintaining tight tolerances.
• Read and edit G-code/M-code, optimizing Citizen programs for efficiency and accuracy.
• Select and install tooling, perform tool changes, and manage wear compensation.
• Work with metals and plastics commonly used in precision machining.
• Interpret blueprints and GD conduct in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators.
• Maintain accurate measurement records and apply SPC methods.
• Diagnose and resolve Citizen machine and tooling issues.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on Citizen Swiss CNC machines.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience operating Citizen Swiss CNC lathes.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings.
• Skilled in using precision measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Experience maintaining tight tolerances (±0.0002").

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with multi-axis Citizen machines, live tooling, and sub-spindles.
• Knowledge of CAM software like Mastercam and Esprit.
• Experience in medical or aerospace manufacturing.

Why Work Here?

Experience the dynamic and innovative environment of a precision manufacturing company that serves high-performance industries. Benefit from flexible shift times, including 2nd and weekend shifts, and enjoy working in a climate-controlled facility.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled environment with flexible shift options: 1st shift (5 AM–3:30 PM Mon–Thurs), 2nd shift with flexible times, and weekend shifts with flexible times.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeville, MN.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $43.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lakeville,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.