Swiss CNC Machinist II - 1st Shift

Velosity•Brooklyn Park, MN

10d•$30 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Velosity Brooklyn Park is hiring a Swiss CNC Machinist II for its on-site manufacturing facility in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The machinist sets up and operates Swiss machines according to work instructions and setup sheets, and monitors production to ensure compliance with quality standards and the quality manual. The role operates Swiss machines of up to nine axes, sets up most intermediate-complexity production jobs independently, and uses machine controls, programs, inspection equipment, and production systems to produce parts to customer specifications. The position works Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The stated base pay range is $30.00–$39.00 per hour, with eligibility for a 5% quarterly bonus target. Velosity describes its facility as a clean, friendly, air-conditioned manufacturing environment and emphasizes collaboration, results, continuous improvement, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of CNC Swiss machining experience. A Machine Trades certificate or equivalent work experience is preferred. The role requires attention to detail, independent setup and troubleshooting capability, English literacy, shop math, computer and calculator use, and familiarity with measuring instruments. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, and lifting up to 30 pounds. The work environment includes exposure to heat, noise, dust, dirt, oil, and water. Applicants must have valid identification and be legally eligible to work in the United States; due to ITAR requirements, eligible status is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status. The employer conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and uses E-Verify.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of CNC Swiss machining experience.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to perform independent machine setups and troubleshooting.
Ability to use a computer and calculator, read and write in English, and perform shop math.
Ability to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, and dial indicators.
Valid identification and eligibility to work legally in the United States; due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in Machine Trades or equivalent work experience.
CNC Swiss machining experience in a medical device or component manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Follow job traveler standard rates and report production using the hour-by-hour board to meet or exceed production-rate and scrap requirements set by the ERP system.
Assist Level 1 machinists in process-specific areas to support production that meets quality and customer requirements.
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 between shifts, verbally or in shift-transfer books.
Report machine, material, and quality concerns to leads or supervisors.
Operate Swiss machines of up to nine axes according to manufacturers’ recommendations and MMD SOPs to produce parts to customer prints.
Set up Swiss machines independently for most intermediate-complexity production jobs, following work instructions and setup sheets.
Use G and M code, some macro programming knowledge, and operational knowledge of different machines and controls.
Verify products meet quality specifications visually with a microscope and dimensionally according to specifications and Quality System requirements.
Use vision systems, CMMs, and hand tools; read QC calculations and SPC data and use the data to perform offsets and tool changes and maintain dimensional integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.