CNC Setup Machinist — 2nd Shift, Milling & Heavy Lifting

AVANTECH; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

AVANTECH in Baxter, MN seeks a skilled machinist to set up and operate CNC milling centers, read blueprints, and handle heavy aluminum billets safely. Proficiency with cutting tools, tool holders, and mill setups is required; knowledge of CNC controls is a plus.

Ability to work standing, lift heavy parts, and follow safety SOPs is essential. Experience with material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, overhead cranes, and gib cranes is valued.

Qualifications

• High School degree (not GED) with emphasis in the trades.
• Some post-secondary education in machine trades or equivalent experience.
• Must have reading skills to at least the 12th grade level and be able to communicate effectively in words and writing.
• Must be able to use basic math skills to process numerical data from blueprints and job packets.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling centers and set up vertical and horizontal mills.
• Work with various cutting tools and tool holders.
• Handle large aluminum billets and operate material handling equipment safely.
• Read blueprints and process job packets accurately.

Skills

CNC milling

Blueprint interpretation

Machine tool setup

Tooling and holders

Education

High School diploma (not GED) with trades emphasis

Post-secondary education in machine trades (preferred)

Tools

CNC controls

CNC milling centers

Job description

AVANTECH in Baxter, MN seeks a skilled machinist to set up and operate CNC milling centers, read blueprints, and handle heavy aluminum billets safely. Proficiency with cutting tools, tool holders, and mill setups is required; knowledge of CNC controls is a plus.

Ability to work standing, lift heavy parts, and follow safety SOPs is essential. Experience with material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, overhead cranes, and gib cranes is valued.