CNC Machinist (2nd Shift)

Caztek Precision; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Caztek Precision is seeking a skilled machinist to join our team full-time on the second shift. You will program and set up CAM for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling and turning, with Haas and DMG Mori/Siemens controls.

You will perform CMM inspection and maintain quality documentation, while collaborating with engineering to optimize processes. Requires a trade school or associate’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years of machine programming and setup experience, along with CAM proficiency and

Qualifications

• Trade school or associate’s degree in a technical field.
• 5+ years of machine programming and setup experience.
• Working with CAM software and machining technologies.

Responsibilities

• Program and setup CAM for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling and turning.
• Operate and troubleshoot HAAS and DMG Mori/Siemens controls.
• Maintain CMM inspection and quality documentation.
• Source tooling and materials to meet production needs.
• Communicate improvements to engineering and optimize processes.
• Evaluate prototypes for refinement through assembly and testing.
• Support customers with engineering-driven solutions.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

CAM programming

CMM inspection

Quality control

Setup/fixture design

Problem solving

Communication with eng

Education

Trade school or associate’s degree

Tools

Haas

DMG Mori/Siemens

Mastercam

Job description

FULL-TIME ROLE

POSITION OVERVIEW

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Competence with 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC milling and CNC turning (Haas and DMG Mori/Siemens Control preferred)
• CAM programing, setup/fixture design, and run (Mastercam preferred)
• CMM, inspection, quality control and related documentation
• Continuously learn, improve, and pursue your passion for creating precision parts and assemblies and solving complex problems
• Source necessary tooling and materials to complete jobs
• Communicate manufacturing improvements and optimization to the engineering department
• Evaluate prototypes and designs for refinement through assembly and testing
• Directly contribute to the solutions provided to customers

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to Shop Lead

Weekly shop meetings to review project status

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

REQUIRED

• This position requires meeting work deadlines, tracking time and materials purchased to meet production and budget goals set by others. Communication with supervisors or engineers on the job is essential. It also requires a signed employment and confidentiality agreement along with a background check.
• Ability to stand and work in a fabrication shop
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Education

Trade school or associate’s degree in a technical field

Experience

• Machine programming and setup: 5+ years of relevant experience
• Working with and proficient knowledge of CAM
• Knowledge of principles, and procedures relating to machining technologies
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Hands‑on experience preferred
• Ability to work independently

Travel to classes for additional training may be required.

Position is second shift. Occasionally a job may require additional hours to meet project deadlines.

This position may interact with government contract work that requires proof of citizenship. All offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check, which includes proof of citizenship or right to work.