CNC Machinist I

Kurt Manufacturing Company; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurt Workholding, part of Kurt Manufacturing Company in Minnesota, is seeking a CNC Machinist I for the 2nd shift (1:30pm–12:00am, Mon–Thu).

Posted in Minnesota, this role requires a High School diploma or GED, strong mechanical aptitude, and blueprint reading abilities. The position offers a pay range of $26.00 to $35.05 per hour and requires US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required.
• Preferred: 1 year of related CNC machining experience.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts, checks out programming and operates semi-automatic or automatic CNC machines with minimal supervision.
• Check parts for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree or equivalent

Job description

9445 E River Rd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Kurt Workholding has set the standard for quality and reliability with machine vises and workholding technology for over 60 years. We manufacture and sell a complete line of workholding products for the machining industry. Our innovative angle lock design vises have built our reputation and allowed us to expand into a variety of other manufacturing sectors including 5-axis vises, workholding towers, automation and quality control. Kurt Workholding also provides manufacturers custom engineered solutions to help them maximize efficiency and quality.

The CNC Machinist I operates and adjusts semi-automatic or automatic numerically controlled machine tools to perform standard and repetitive sequences of operations where programs are provided, and setups are often made and maintained by others.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Due to ITAR and U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) are eligible for employment. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

2nd Shift: 1:30pm - 12:00am Monday-Thursday

Compensation

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $26.00 to $35.05. The exact rate may be based on a combination of factors, including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Essential Functions

• Adjusts, checks out programming and operates semi-automatic or automatic CNC machines with minimum supervision
• Check parts to conformance to specifications

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and 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
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Preferred

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• 1 year of related experience
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings

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 Workholding is a division of Kurt Manufacturing based near Minneapolis, MN. Operating in a state-of-the‑art facility with multiple workstations, production lines and integrated automation with in‑house design, engineering, production, assembly and shipping. Our employees own the manufacturing process from start to finish.

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.
If you are a qualifiedindividual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on‑line application system, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.

9445 E River Rd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, USA