Senior CNC Machinist & Programmer

General Equipment; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Equipment in Minnesota seeks a skilled CNC machinist to program, set up, and operate mills and lathes while upholding strict quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes planning operations, interpreting GD&T, verifying measurements, documenting production, and maintaining tooling and equipment. A two-year technical degree and 3+ years of CNC experience are preferred, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of raw materials, quality control, costs, and techniques used to improve manufacturing effectiveness.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both spoken and written, and to work with management and coworkers.
• Demonstrated proficiency with CAM systems and related process controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining operations by reviewing work orders and drawings; interpret GD&T.
• Program mills and lathes; set tool registers and offsets; prove out part programs.
• Set up mills and lathes; install and adjust tooling and fixtures.
• Load stock and position material for machining; measure to verify positions.

Skills

English communication

Planning & organizing

Deadlines

Lean manufacturing

Education

Two-year technical degree or certificate in machine tool technology

Tools

CAM systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

General Equipment in Minnesota seeks a skilled CNC machinist to program, set up, and operate mills and lathes while upholding strict quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes planning operations, interpreting GD&T, verifying measurements, documenting production, and maintaining tooling and equipment. A two-year technical degree and 3+ years of CNC experience are preferred, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.