CNC Machinist I

Velosity•Brooklyn Park, MN

4h•$23 - $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 and adheres to quality standards in accordance with the quality manual. This is an on-site position scheduled Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The typical pay range is $23.00–$29.00 per hour, with eligibility for a 5% quarterly bonus target. Actual compensation depends on factors including skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. The position operates CNC milling machines and produces parts to customer prints and quality specifications. It includes basic setup work under close supervision, production and scrap reporting, accurate recordkeeping, shift handoffs, and product inspection using measurement equipment and quality data. 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, and hearing, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Applicants must have valid identification and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Due to ITAR-compliant operations, the position is open only to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status; individuals with temporary visas are not eligible.

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; due to ITAR regulations, must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CNC Swiss machining.

Responsibilities

Operate CNC milling machines with 3-, 4-, and 5-axis capabilities according to manufacturers’ recommendations and MMD 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 nonconformance entries in the ERP system and required hard-copy records, job cards, and WIP tags.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity between shifts, verbally or in shift-to-shift transfer books.
Under close supervision, set up CNC equipment for basic jobs with assistance as needed, following appropriate work instructions and setup sheets.
Apply a basic understanding of G and M code, MDI mode, machine operation, and machining practices.
Verify products meet quality specifications visually and dimensionally, using a microscope, vision systems, CMMs, and hand tools as appropriate.
Read QC calculations and SPC data and use the information to perform offsets and tool changes and maintain dimensional integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.