CNC Mill Turn Machinist - 1st Shift

Velosity; Forest Lake (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, &

401(k) with company match

PTO

9 holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Velosity CMD in Forest Lake, MN seeks an experienced CNC Mill Turn Machinist for 1st shift to support our manufacturing facility. You will operate and program CNC lathes to produce precision metal parts, ensuring parts meet exact specifications and quality standards.

The role offers a pay range of $28.50 to $42.75 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; machine trades certificate preferred.
• Experience operating CNC lathes and reading blueprints.
• Ability to work legally in the United States.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to perform machining operations.
• Write and test CNC programs to meet specifications.
• Perform first article inspections and adjust as needed.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot machines.
• Maintain accurate production records.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Machine Trades certificate (preferred)

Tools

CNC lathes

Precision measuring tools

Job description

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CNC Mill Turn Machinist - 1st Shift

Full Time Technical Forest Lake, MN, US

Salary Range: $28.50 To $42.75 Hourly

From precision machining to professional advancement—take the next step in your career with a team that’s serious about your future.

Velosity CMD is hiring an experienced CNC Mill Turn Machinist on 1st shift to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. The CNC Mill Turn Machinist operates and programs computer-controlled machines to produce precision metal or plastic parts.

The typical pay range for this role: $28.50 - $42.75 hour

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include:401(k) with company match, PTO, 9 holidays, and paid parental leave.

This position will report to the Operations Manager, and has no direct reports.

Schedule: Shift start between 4:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (flexible) Get out early on Fridays!

Who is Velocity?

Velosity CMD Company was founded in 1965 for the purpose of manufacturing plastic injection molds. We work with some of the largest medical device manufacturers, defense contractors, and other large, growing industrial companies. Our high-tech equipment is the backbone of precision manufacturing. CNC machining stations with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis capabilities enable us to perform multi-dimensional machining with unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.

High quality product, superior service to the customer and a dedication to the well-being of each employee has always been the goal. Today we continue to operate under that same philosophy and ideology. We employ the very best, highly dedicated engineers and mold manufacturers with combined industry experience in excess of 1000 years!

At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Service.

What You’ll Love about Velosity:

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short term and long term disability, flex spending, 401k match, and MORE!
• Quarterly bonus for all employees
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
• Clean, Air Conditioned, and friendly work environment
• Casual Dress Code

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to perform various machining operations.
• Write and test CNC programs to ensure machines produce parts to specifications.
• Perform first article inspections and make adjustments to ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machines to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain accurate records of machine settings, production output, and any issues encountered.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED-General Studies
• Certificate-Machine Trades or equivalent work experience: Preferred
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
• Previous experience operating CNC lathes and other CNC machinery.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings and using precision measuring tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve machining issues.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Standing, Walking, Kneeling, Bending, Reaching, Pulling, Twisting, Turning, Seeing, Hearing
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Work Conditions:

This is a non-smoking, professional tool shop with normal lighting, climate control. The shop environment may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in a tool making and/or molding shop.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmitive Action Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Velosity is an E-Verify employer. Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.