CNC Machinist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company match

PTO

Job summary

IDEX Corporation is searching for a Precision Machinist to join the CNC Turning Team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in close-tolerance machining and must be proficient in operating a range of machining equipment. This role includes responsibilities such as programming CNC machines, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure manufacturability. Benefits include health coverage, a retirement savings program, and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in close-tolerance machining.
• Proven operational and programming proficiency with CNC and conventional machining tools.
• Experience manufacturing components for production-style machine shop demands.

Responsibilities

• Independently program, set up, and operate machining equipment to produce intricate parts.
• Expertly operate and maintain milling and turning machining centers.
• Conduct rigorous in-process and final inspections using precision measurement tools.

Skills

Precision Machining

CNC Programming

Time Management

Safety Mentality

Tools

CAM Software

FANUC Series Controller Machines

Bridgeport-style Conventional Milling Machines

Job description

Company

MyTana (Harris, MN) is a quiet small town machine shop machining parts that serve our communities utility’s needs. Trusted and tested by those who demand a technical and performance brand machine to accomplish diverse needs across the plumbing and inspection markets. Valued across the industry for ruggedness and reliability: Cameras, Jetter machines, and Cable machines. Our products can be found everywhere…from large scale to small scale jobsites! Established in 1957 and located in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled, self‑starter, and dependable person with Precision Machinist Skills to join our CNC Turning Team. This role is vital to produce parts from tight to fit-form-function tolerance components, primarily supporting the Plumbing and Utilities Inspection industries. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment of changing priorities, possesses deep expertise in Lathe machining, and maintains a relentless focus on quality and safety. This position requires a strong collaborative spirit to join our smaller sized, close‑knit team in a production‑based business.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift: 1st Shift (6:00AM – 4:30PM M-TH)
• Precision Machining: Independently program, set up, and operate a range of machining equipment to produce intricate parts with tight tolerances, to fit‑form‑function parts, mostly out of aluminum, steel, stainless steels, brass, and plastics.
• Operation: Expertly operate and maintain milling and turning machining centers to produce a wide variety of in tolerance parts.
• Prototyping: Execute quick‑turn jobs on both CNC equipment and conventional milling, turning, to support R&D, Product Development and customer needs as they arise.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary subject matter expert in CNC Turning machining, effectively communicating with other employees and teams to ensure design intent and manufacturability are achieved.
• Scalability Recommendations: Analyze prototype processes and recommend improvements or adjustments to machining strategies to ensure the final component design is scalable and cost‑effective for production.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous in‑process and final inspections using precision measurement tools to verify compliance with stringent quality standards.
• Adaptability & Time Management: Demonstrate exceptional time management and multitasking skills to handle multiple projects and quickly pivot to accommodate urgent, shifting priorities.
• Safety & Teamwork: Champion a strong safety mentality and contribute positively to a collaborative, high‑performance team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in close‑tolerance machining.
• Technical Mastery: Proven operational and programming proficiency (CAM software) with turning centers and bridgeport‑style conventional milling machines.
• Industry Knowledge: Practical experience manufacturing components for production‑style machine shop demands.
• Soft Skills & Collaboration: Demonstrated track record of successful interaction and partnership with diverse internal departments (Engineering, Quality, Management) to drive project completion.
• Work Ethic: Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced, rapid‑turnaround environment and maintain composure and quality under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications (Added Benefit)

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

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MyTana will not sponsor an employment visa for this role.

Total Rewards

The starting compensation for this position is $24.00 per hour. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX gives 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 consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants

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 apply. 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. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

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Job Family

Operations

Business Unit

MyTana