CNC Set-Up Machinist

The Specialty Manufacturing Company; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-the-job training

Clear advancement paths

401K Profit Sharing

Job summary

The Specialty Mfg. Co. is seeking an experienced CNC machinist to set up and operate multi-spindle and multi-turret equipment.

You will work in a clean, well-ventilated facility where efficiency and safety are paramount. The facility adheres to ISO certification. Key responsibilities include interpreting complex prints, programming G&M code, selecting tooling, setting up fixtures, calculating speeds and feeds, and performing SPC-driven quality inspections to monitor tolerances.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC experience (Swiss-style or Multi Turret/Multi Spindle turning a significant plus).
• High School Diploma required; Technical Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Mastery of GD&T, precision measurement tools, and a right-first-time mentality.
• Attributes: high creativity for new product development and strong attention to detail.
• Physical: ability to stand for long periods, lift 50 lbs, and work in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex prints to determine the most efficient manufacturing methods to produce parts to the engineered specification.
• Navigate and understand lines of G&M code required for part production.
• Set up appropriate tooling/holders within multiple turrets; touch off or indicate tools across all axis of operation.
• Calculate speeds and feeds to meet specific surface finish requirements.
• Apply expert knowledge of fixturing and part-holding principles.
• Perform inspections using appropriate tools and apply SPC principles to monitor tool wear and tolerances.

Skills

CNC experience

GD&T mastery

Right-first-time mindset

Attention to detail

Creativity for new products

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Specialty Mfg. Co. is large enough to produce standard products at scale, yet flexible enough to deliver superior quality, custom products at competitive prices. No day is the same here and everyday has new opportunities.

The Role

Responsible for end-to-end setup and precision machining on Multi-Spindle/Multi-Turret equipment. You will work in a clean, well-ventilated facility where efficiency and safety are paramount. Facility adheres to ISO certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Blueprint & Process: Interpret complex prints to determine the most efficient manufacturing methods to produce parts to the engineered specification.


• G&M Code: Navigate and understand lines of code required for part production.


• Turret & Tooling: Set up appropriate tooling/holders within multiple turrets; \"touch off\" or indicate tools across all axis of operation.


• Optimization: Calculate speeds and feeds to meet specific surface finish requirements.


• Work holding: Apply expert knowledge of fixturing and part-holding principles.


• Quality & SPC: Perform inspections using appropriate tools and apply SPC principles to monitor tool wear and tolerances

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of CNC experience (Swiss-style or Multi Turret/Multi Spindle turning is a significant plus).


• Education: High School Diploma required; Technical Degree or equivalent experience preferred.


• Technical Skills: Mastery of GD&T, precision measurement tools, and a \"right-first time\" mentality.


• Attributes: High level of creativity for new product development and strong attention to detail.


• Physical: Ability to stand for long periods, lift 50 lbs, and work in a loud environment.

Benefits

• Financial: Hourly rate: $25-$40DOE, 401K Profit Sharing (up to 25% annual contribution).


• Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision, Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability


• Shift: 1st and 2nd Shifts available. 2nd Shift offers a $2 shift differential


• Time Off: Vacation and Wellness Time, 9 paid holidays (average)


• Perks: Weekly pay, on-the-job training, and clear advancement paths.