Machine Operator - Night Shift

Precera Medical; Big Lake (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

EAP

PTO

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Precera Medical in Minnesota seeks a skilled machinist to plan and verify materials, set up and operate lathes, mills, grinders and boring machines to produce high quality parts. You will interpret complex blueprints, follow manufacturing processes, and inspect parts for conformance using gauges and microscopes.

Strong teamwork and communicating skills are essential. The role requires maintaining a clean, safe work area following 5S principles and completing required job documentation.

Qualifications

• A related machine trades certificate/diploma and one-year relevant experience, OR, two years relevant experience.
• Intermediate ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience with machine tooling and measuring tools.
• Basic experience programming CNC machines.
• Experience using material handling equipment, including hoists.
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and verify materials to be used and operations to be performed on each job.
• Operate all required machines and equipment, including lathes, mills, grinders and boring machines.
• Interpret blueprints and drawings and follow manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Inspect completed parts to ensure conformance to quality specifications using gauges and microscopes.
• Use material handling equipment to move materials and parts throughout the shop.
• Complete required documentation for all jobs responsible for.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment per 5S principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Teamwork

Machine tooling

Measuring tools

CNC programming

Material handling

Education

Machine trades certificate/diploma

Tools

CNC machines

Gauges

Microscopes

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5PM - 5AM

Position Summary: This position is responsible for planning and verifying materials to be used, operating all required machines and equipment, interpreting complex blueprints and drawings, inspecting completed parts, using material handling equipment and completing required documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and verify materials to be used and operations to be performed on each job.

2. Operate all required machines and equipment, including lathes, mills, grinders and boring machines in order to produce high quality parts.

3. Interpret complex blueprints and drawings and follow manufacturing processes and procedures.

4. Inspect completed parts to ensure conformance to quality specifications, using gauges, microscopes and other measuring tools as required. Follow procedures as needed to address non-conformities.

5 Use material handling equipment to move materials and parts throughout the shop.

6. Complete required documentation for all jobs responsible for.

7. Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment, adhering to 5S principles.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A related machine trades certificate/diploma and one-year relevant experience, OR, two years relevant experience.
• Intermediate ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience with machine tooling and measuring tools.
• Basic experience programming CNC machines.
• Experience using material handling equipment, including hoists.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.

Compensation and Benefits Overview

Starting Pay Range for this position is $22-$28/Hour

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with applicable county or city regulations if they exceed the listed range. Actual pay rates are determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, local labor market conditions, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language proficiency, and other job-specific qualifications.

Employees and their families are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D insurance, and the company’s 401(k) plan. Additional benefits include access to an employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members, long-term disability coverage, and short-term disability for full-time employees.

Full-time and Part-time employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service, as well as paid holida