CNC Lathe Machinist II

Kurt Manufacturing Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist II to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will set up and operate advanced CNC lathe machines, ensuring high precision and quality in machining operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC machining, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and a passion for delivering excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive, employee-owned environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. If you're ready to elevate your career and contribute to a legacy of excellence, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Employee Ownership

Opportunities for Advancement

Access to Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Continuous Improvement Practices

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in CNC machining and setup.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC lathe machines.
• Perform precision machining operations on workpieces.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Mathematical Aptitude

Precision Machining Operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in a related field

Tools

CNC Lathe Machines

Machining Tools

Job description

5280 Main St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM

At Kurt Machining our employee experience and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges set us apart. We provide precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology. Since 1946 we have delivered innovative solutions to the world’s most demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy.

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Kurt Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Lathe Machinist II to join our team at our contract Machining Division in Fridley Minnesota. This position is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating numerically controlled machine tools. This role involves performing a series of progressive machining operations on repetitive workpieces, ensuring close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications.

Our ideal candidate can set-up and operate lathe machines, perform precision machining operations; interpret blueprints, specifications, and routings; operate multiple machines, and will have the mathematical aptitude necessary for success in this role.

Compensation

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $29.00 to $38.00. The exact rate may be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Essential Functions

• Work from programming instructions, operational data and machine set up instructions defining and coding tool arrangements, material clamping methods, machine calibrations and console settings.
• Check parts for conformance to specifications.
• May be required to run more than one unit simultaneously.
• Requires a broad knowledge of machining techniques and familiarity with CNC operational procedures.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 years of related experience
• Ability to perform metric conversions
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings

Preferred

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• 4 or more years of related experience

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating: Medium work. Work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
• Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1 / 3 of the time):

• Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
• Kneel by bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)
• Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
• Identify and distinguish colors

100% employee owned, Kurt Machining is a division of Kurt Manufacturing headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Employees thrive in our fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and advance while delivering industry-leading parts and products. Kurt employees have the opportunity to work with some of the newest manufacturing technology available including 5-axis and multi-tasking machining, automation integration, robotics, and 3D printing. At Kurt Machining we embrace early-involvement engineering, lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement practices.

What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That’s why we’ll never settle for good enough. It’s this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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