CNC Machinist

IDEX; Harris (MN); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings program with company match

PTO and additional leave

Job summary

IDEX is seeking an experienced Precision Machinist to join our CNC Turning Team in Harris, MN. This vital role demands a skilled self-starter who can independently operate CNC turning equipment to produce high-quality parts. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of hands-on experience alongside proven programming proficiency.

The position offers a starting wage of $24.00 per hour and access to health benefits, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings program with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of hands-on, close-tolerance machining experience.
• Proven operating and programming proficiency (CAM) on turning centers and Bridgeport-style milling machines.
• Demonstrated success in interaction and partnership with engineering, quality, and management teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently program, set up, and operate CNC turning equipment to produce precise parts.
• Run and maintain milling and turning centers to ensure high quality.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure manufacturability.

Job description

Idex offers a dynamic environment for engineers, marketers, sales professionals, and skilled technicians. This opportunity is located at MyTana in Harris, MN, a small‑town machine shop that services plumbing and inspection markets across the U.S.

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled, self‑starter, and dependable Precision Machinist to join our CNC Turning Team. The role is essential for producing parts that meet tight fit‑form‑function tolerance for the plumbing and utilities inspection industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift: 1st Shift (6:00AM – 4:30PM, Monday‑Thursday)
• Precision Machining: Independently program, set up, and operate a range of CNC turning equipment to produce intricate aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, and plastic parts with tight tolerances.
• Operation: Expertly run and maintain milling and turning centers to produce a wide variety of in‑tolerance parts.
• Prototyping: Execute quick‑turn jobs on both CNC and conventional equipment to support R&D, product development, and customer needs.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary CNC turning subject‑matter expert, communicating with engineering, quality, and management to ensure design intent and manufacturability.
• Scalability Recommendations: Analyze prototype processes and recommend improvements or adjustments to machining strategies for scalable, cost‑effective production.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous in‑process and final inspections using precision measurement tools to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Adaptability & Time Management: Demonstrate exceptional time‑management and multitasking skills to handle multiple projects and pivot quickly to urgent priorities.
• Safety & Teamwork: Champion a strong safety mentality and contribute positively to a collaborative, high‑performance team.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum five years of hands‑on, close‑tolerance machining experience.
• Technical Mastery: Proven operating and programming proficiency (CAM) on turning centers and Bridgeport‑style milling machines.
• Industry Knowledge: Practical experience manufacturing components for a typical production‑style machine shop.
• Soft Skills & Collaboration: Demonstrated success in interaction and partnership with engineering, quality, and management teams to drive project completion.
• Work Ethic: Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced, rapid‑turnaround environment while maintaining composure and quality under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating and setting up FANUC Series controller machines and bar‑feed setups.
• Advanced CNC programming training.
• Familiarity with inspection and quality‑management equipment.

Compensation

Starting compensation is $24.00 per hour. The position may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus plan.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• PTO and additional leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Idex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected category as defined by applicable law.

Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to submit. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests.

Benefits & Rewards

The comprehensive U.S. benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/