CNC Machinist (1st, 2nd, 3rd & Weekend Shift)

Swiss Machinist
This role focuses on setting up and operating CNC Swiss machines to produce medium- to long-run medical components with high precision and consistency. You will work with a the person-brand CNC Swiss, interpreting blueprints and maintaining tight tolerances in a clean medical manufacturing environment. The position offers structured growth opportunities through apprenticeship and advanced training programs.
Set up and operate CNC Swiss machines, specifically the person-brand equipment, to produce medium- to long-run medical parts.
Interpret and read blueprints to ensure all parts meet dimensional and quality specifications.
Perform basic machine setups, including installing and adjusting tooling, setting offsets, and verifying programs prior to production.
Run production jobs efficiently while monitoring part quality and making necessary adjustments to maintain consistent output.
Inspect parts during and after production using appropriate measuring tools and techniques to confirm compliance with specifications.
Collaborate with team members in machining, setup, quality, finishing, and engineering to resolve issues and improve processes.
Maintain a clean and organized work area in line with medical manufacturing standards.
Follow all shop procedures, safety guidelines, and quality requirements to support a safe and compliant work environment.
At least 2+ years of on-the-job experience running CNC Swiss machines.
Hands-on experience operating the person-brand CNC Swiss machines, or comparable experience on other brands such as Citizen or Star.
A minimum of 6+ months of experience performing basic setups on CNC Swiss machines, including tool changes and offsets.
Experience producing medical or similarly high-precision components on CNC equipment.
Ability to perform tool changes, adjust offsets, and verify programs to maintain part quality.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining tight tolerances in a medical manufacturing environment.
Experience with other CNC Swiss brands such as Citizen, Star, or similar platforms.
Experience in medical machining or experience in precision manufacturing environments.
Interest in pursuing formal training or education in machining, including technical coursework or apprenticeship programs.
Willingness to cross-train in related areas such as machine setup, quality, finishing, and exposure to programming and engineering.
Previous experience in team-oriented machine shop environments.
Familiarity with continuous improvement and process optimization in a production setting.
The organization offers a highly attractive compensation structure that includes a substantial sign-on bonus for machining roles, daily overtime after eight hours in 12-hour shifts, and generous shift differentials that stack on top of overtime. Employees benefit from a clear and structured development path, including tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year after six months of employment and access to a comprehensive apprenticeship program that can lead to a journeyman-level role with higher earning potential. The company emphasizes long-term career growth, skill development across multiple disciplines, and a supportive team culture within a smaller, more agile operation backed by a larger organization.
The work environment is a very clean medical manufacturing facility that adheres to high standards of cleanliness and organization. It is a smaller site within a larger company structure and operates with a high degree of independence, fostering a close-knit, team-oriented atmosphere. Employees typically work 12-hour shifts, with overtime paid after eight hours each day and additional shift differentials for second shift, weekend shift, and weekend night shift. The shop uses CNC Swiss machines, including the person-brand equipment, and supports cross-functional collaboration among machining, setup, quality, finishing, programming, and engineering teams.
This is a Permanent position based out of Coon Rapids, MN.
Also once someone has been there 6 months, they can apply for the apprentice program. The apprentice program is up to 2 years long, they learn all the different aspects of the shop machining, machine setup, quality, finishing, and an exposure to programming and engineering. At the end of 2 years, they can apply for the journeyman program, which essentially makes them one of the "experts" in the shop and would come with a higher pay grade.
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