Swiss CNC Machinist II

HiFyve•Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A precision contract manufacturer of medical device components is hiring a Swiss CNC Machinist II for its weekend day shift in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The role sets up and operates Swiss machines according to work instructions, setup sheets, manufacturer recommendations, and standard operating procedures, while maintaining responsibility for the quality of produced parts. The position works Friday through Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (three 12-hour shifts); employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40. The stated base pay is $30.00–$39.00 per hour, depending on experience, with a 5% quarterly bonus target. The work takes place in a clean, air-conditioned production shop with a casual dress code and a team culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, and quality. The manufacturing floor may also involve exposure to heat, noise, dust, dirt, oil, and water. The role involves sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching throughout the shift, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

At least 3 years of CNC Swiss machining experience.
Extensive understanding of G and M code and some macro-programming knowledge.
Operational knowledge of many types of machines and controls.
Ability to perform independent setups and troubleshooting.
Comfort using scales, calipers, dial indicators, and other measuring instruments.
Shop math skills; ability to use a computer and read and write in English.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong attention to detail.
Must be a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or have refugee or asylee status; temporary visa holders are not eligible.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and E-Verify.
Able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Medical device or component manufacturing experience is preferred.
Machine trades certificate or equivalent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up Swiss machines unaided for most intermediate-complexity production jobs using work instructions and setup sheets.
Operate Swiss machines of up to 9 axes according to manufacturer recommendations and standard operating procedures, producing parts to customer prints.
Follow job traveler standard rates and report progress on the hour-by-hour board to meet or exceed production-rate and scrap targets driven by the ERP system.
Assist level 1 machinists in ensuring their products meet quality and customer requirements.
Maintain accurate records of completed parts, scrap, and nonconformances in the ERP system, job cards, and WIP tags.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and open needs to maintain shift-to-shift continuity.
Inspect parts visually under a microscope and dimensionally using vision systems, CMMs, and hand tools.
Read QC calculation and SPC data and use it to make offsets and tool changes while maintaining dimensional integrity.
Report machine, material, and quality concerns to leads and supervisors.