Senior CNC Machinist – Large Format Milling & 5-Axis (Off-Shifts)

Impact Solutions•Duluth, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This direct-hire Senior CNC Machinist position is with a privately held manufacturer specializing in high-performance heavy equipment and specialized industrial work tools. The role focuses on independent setups and complex, low-volume, high-variety machining of large workpieces, using large-scale CNC milling centers, lathes, and multi-axis equipment. The machinist will work on 2nd or 3rd shift in the Greater Duluth, Minnesota area, with technical autonomy and collaboration with engineering and fabrication teams to improve manufacturing processes. Pay is up to $34.00 per hour, based on setup depth, plus off-shift differentials and performance incentives. A full corporate benefits package is also offered. The company describes its environment as craftsman-focused, safety-oriented, stable, and free of micromanagement. The position requires a two-year technical diploma or associate degree in CNC machining or machine tool technology, as well as at least three years of independent setup experience on large workpieces. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders and live within a comfortable daily commute of Greater Duluth, Minnesota.

Requirements

Two-year technical diploma or associate degree in CNC Machining or Machine Tool Technology.
At least three years of experience independently setting up large workpieces.
Professional experience setting up large milling centers and machining massive, complex workpieces to close tolerances.
Ability to edit G&M code at the control panel, use MDI, and read GD&T engineering prints.
Ability to assess tool wear, calculate feed and speed parameters, and troubleshoot program paths.
U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status.
Residence within a comfortable daily driving distance of Greater Duluth, Minnesota.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on setup experience with 5-axis milling centers or multi-spindle, live-tooling CNC turning centers.
Experience machining high-strength castings, weldments, or forgings for heavy machinery OEMs.
Familiarity with Mastercam or offline CAM programming software concepts.

Responsibilities

Perform independent tool and fixture setups and advanced operations on large-scale CNC milling centers, lathes, and multi-axis machinery.
Edit G&M code at machine controllers and optimize tool paths to machine precision parts from high-strength steel alloys.
Analyze engineering drawings to establish operational sequences and verify geometric tolerances.
Use bore gauges, depth micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools to inspect parts and maintain conformance.
Collaborate with welding, fabrication, and design engineering teams to resolve setup issues and reduce cycle times.
Maintain a clean, organized 5S workstation, follow safety standards, and perform routine preventative maintenance.
Evaluate tool wear, calculate feed and speed parameters, and troubleshoot unproven program paths during machining.