CNC Machinist I

Velosity•Brooklyn Park, MN

6d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Velosity Brooklyn Park is hiring a CNC Machinist I to support its manufacturing facility in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The role sets up and operates CNC equipment according to work instructions and setup sheets, and monitors production to ensure quality standards are met in accordance with the quality manual. This is an onsite position scheduled Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. The stated pay range is $22.00–$29.00 per hour, with eligibility for a 5% quarterly bonus target. Compensation within the range depends on factors including skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. The machinist operates CNC milling equipment, produces parts to customer prints, tracks production and quality data, and communicates relevant information across shifts. Under close supervision, the role sets up basic jobs with assistance as needed. The position verifies product quality using visual and dimensional inspection methods and equipment, and uses inspection data to make offsets and tool changes while maintaining dimensional integrity. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, dirt, oil, and water. Overtime may be required when needed. The role requires standing, walking, kneeling, bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, turning, seeing, hearing, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Due to ITAR-compliant operations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status; individuals with temporary visas are not eligible. Velosity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace with pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certificate in Machine Trades or equivalent work experience.
At least six months of experience in a medical manufacturing environment.
Experience with CNC vertical machining centers, including 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to use a computer and calculator, read and write in English, and perform shop math.
Familiarity with Mastercam X, including the ability to back-plot programs and measure dimensions.
Valid identification and ability to work legally in the United States; because of ITAR requirements, eligible status is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CNC Swiss machining.

Responsibilities

Operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling machines according to manufacturers’ recommendations and applicable standard operating procedures to produce quality parts to customer prints.
Follow job traveler standard rates and report production using the hour-by-hour board to meet or exceed production-rate and scrap requirements in the ERP system.
Maintain accurate records of completed parts, including scrap and nonconformances in the ERP system and required hard-copy records, using job cards and WIP tags.
Maintain continuity between shifts by verbally communicating or documenting actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in shift-transfer books.
Under close supervision, set up CNC equipment for basic jobs with assistance as needed, following work instructions and setup sheets.
Apply a basic understanding of G and M code, MDI mode, machine operation, and machining practices.
Verify that products meet quality specifications visually and dimensionally using microscopes, vision systems, CMMs, hand tools, and other quality-system methods.
Read and understand QC calculations and SPC data, and use the data to perform offsets and tool changes and maintain dimensional integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.