CNC Machinist

Verterra Energy•New Brighton, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Verterra Energy is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team in New Brighton, MN. This role is responsible for precision machining of parts for their innovative water-power technology, VOLTURNUS. The machinist will own the entire process from planning and setup to cutting and verification of parts. This is a hands-on, craftsperson role reporting directly to the CEO, working closely with engineers. The company emphasizes a clean, organized, and safe shop environment. Verterra Energy is commercializing a pioneering water-power technology and is backed by significant investors and a government contract.

Requirements

8+ years running CNC mills and/or lathes professionally
Fluent with engineering prints, GD&T, and shop math
Strong setup skills: workholding, fixturing, tooling selection, and dialing in a new job from scratch
Comfortable being the most senior machinist in the shop on a given day
A portfolio of parts you're proud of - work you can talk through in detail

Nice To Haves

Haas experience
5-axis experience
CAM programming experience (Fusion 360, Mastercam, or similar)
MIG and TIG welding proficiency
Experience in defense, aerospace, marine, motorsports, or other durability-focused industries
Exposure to composites

Responsibilities

Set up and run Haas CNC mills and lathes from engineering prints and CAD files
Plan jobs, including workholding, tooling, speeds and feeds, and order of operations
Own tooling and fixturing decisions for new parts
Take parts from print to verified first article
Perform first article inspection and dimensional verification using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and basic GD&T
Maintain documentation and traceability for hardware
Perform preventive maintenance on operated machines
Uphold shop organization, cleanliness, and safety standards
Help engineers troubleshoot manufacturability issues
Provide real-world shop knowledge feedback into design reviews