CNC Operator — Grow Your Machining Career with Great Benefits

Continental Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc (CEM); Minnesota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonuses

401(k) with 4% match

Luncheons & holiday parties

Work-life balance

Job summary

Continental Engineering and Manufacturing (CEM) in Minnesota is seeking a CNC Operator I to produce machined parts on CNC lathes and mills with minimal supervision. You will run production lots, maintain records, and communicate production status to the team.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and adherence to work instructions. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, English fluency, and the ability to meet production goals while maintaining tool and machine integrity.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English verbal and written communication.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry and trigonometry.
• Interpersonal communication skills characterized by honest, professional, respectful communication and effective listening.
• Ability to meet production goals for quality and quantity.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials and parts manually or using appropriate equipment or tools.
• Operate CNC equipment and observe operations with focused attention.
• Advise supervisor of any machine issues, crashes, or needed repairs.
• Operate grinding and related tools to remove excess material or burrs from surfaces.
• Assure quality by inspecting finished parts; report irregularities or tolerance deviations to supervisor or quality control personnel.
• Perform tool wear offsets or change inserts to meet tolerance requirements.
• Monitor progress toward, and meet production goals.
• Follow, create and help maintain work instructions; complete required daily paperwork.
• Maintain equipment and worksite by completing housekeeping, preventive maintenance and daily inspection tasks.
• Perform other tasks as warranted or assigned by management.

Job description

Continental Engineering and Manufacturing (CEM) in Minnesota is seeking a CNC Operator I to produce machined parts on CNC lathes and mills with minimal supervision. You will run production lots, maintain records, and communicate production status to the team.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and adherence to work instructions. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, English fluency, and the ability to meet production goals while maintaining tool and machine integrity.