CNC Mill Machinist (90-110k)

Aerotek; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401k match

Health, vision, dental

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a CNC Mill Machinist in Dayton, MN, to set up and operate precision vertical mills for medical device parts. Expect long-run production with strict tolerances, frequent in-process inspections, and opportunities to progress into more complex prototype work.

The role emphasizes process discipline, quality documentation, and a structured apprenticeship-like pathway within a regulated shop. This is a permanent on-site position in Dayton with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a precision machining environment, with medical device or regulated industries.
• Experience with long-run production where process discipline matters.
• Familiarity with quality systems, documentation, and process controls.
• Interest in developing skills in machining, setup, quality, programming, and engineering.
• Desire to advance into prototype machining or journeyman roles.
• Background in shops with tight tolerance work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills to produce precision parts for medical device market.
• Perform long-run and mid-run setups on multiple machines.
• Use Fanuc controls and G and M codes to run, adjust, and troubleshoot CNC mill operations.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and job documentation to ensure parts meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Conduct frequent in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, and microscopes.
• Deburr parts under a microscope to ensure precise finishes and compliance with medical device standards.
• Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain productivity and part quality.
• Follow established processes and documentation requirements in a highly regulated, medical-focused environment.
• Collaborate with team members and quality personnel to resolve issues and continuously improve machining processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area in line with precision machine shop standards.

Skills

Precision machining

Medical device experience

Long-run production

Quality systems

Career progression

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

Job Title: CNC Mill Machinist ($90-110k)

Job Description

This role focuses on setting up and operating CNC vertical mills to produce highly precise components for the medical device industry. You will work with extremely tight tolerances, perform frequent inprocess inspections, and take ownership of the quality of your parts from setup through deburring. Depending on your skill level, you will handle a mix of longrun production and midrun setups on multiple machines, with clear opportunities to advance into more complex prototype work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills to produce precision parts for the medical device market, consistently meeting extremely tight tolerances.

• Perform a variety of longrun production and midrun setups on multiple machines, adjusting tooling, offsets, and programs as required.

• Use Fanuc controls and G and M codes to run, adjust, and troubleshoot CNC mill operations.

• Interpret and work from blueprints and job documentation to ensure parts meet all dimensional and quality requirements.

• Conduct frequent inprocess inspections using standard inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and microscopes.

• Deburr your own parts under a microscope to ensure precise finishes and compliance with medical device standards.

• Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain productivity and part quality.

• Follow established processes and documentation requirements in a highly regulated, medicalfocused environment.

• Collaborate with team members and quality personnel to resolve issues and continuously improve machining processes.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safetyfocused work area in line with precision machine shop standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a precision machining environment, particularly supporting medical device or similarly regulated industries.

• Exposure to longerrun production machining where process discipline and consistency are critical.

• Familiarity with quality systems, documentation practices, and process controls common in medical manufacturing.

• Interest in further developing skills in machining, machine setup, quality, finishing, programming, and engineering through structured training.

• Motivation to progress into advanced roles such as prototype machining or journeymanlevel expertise.

• Previous experience in shops known for tighttolerance work and strong process orientation is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a highly structured pay and shift system that rewards both skill and dedication, including daily overtime after standard hours and additional shift differentials. The organization actively supports professional growth, offering tuition reimbursement for machining education after a period of employment and a formal apprenticeship program of up to two years that exposes participants to machining, setup, quality, finishing, programming, and engineering. Upon completion, team members can pursue a journeyman program that recognizes them as experts and aligns with higher pay grades. The culture emphasizes continuous learning, clear advancement paths, and longterm career development in a stable, specialized environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dayton, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $111000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Full benefits, 401k match, health, vision, dental, employee wellness events and resources

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.