Setup Machinist

Next Play Jobs; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Next Play Jobs is seeking a Mill-Turn Setup Machinist for 1st shift in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. This role requires ownership of setups from start to finish, plus troubleshooting to ensure consistent production of tight-tolerance parts.

The candidate will perform complete mill-turn setups, read prints with GD&T, select tools and fixtures, and inspect first-piece parts before moving to production, ensuring high quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of CNC machining and setup experience.
• Experience performing complete CNC mill-turn setups.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of tooling, feeds and speeds, offsets and workholding.
• Mazak Integrex or Quick Turn experience is highly desirable.
• GibbsCAM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete CNC mill-turn setups, including tooling, workholding and offsets.
• Read blueprints and GD&T, interpret CNC programs and instructions.
• Select and install cutting tools, fixtures and offsets.
• Produce and inspect first-piece parts before production.
• Conduct in-process inspection with precision instruments.
• Troubleshoot setup, tooling and machining issues independently.
• Monitor runs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

CNC machining

Mill-turn setups

GD&T reading

Blueprint interpretation

Inspection tooling

Troubleshooting

Mazak Integrex

GibbsCAM

Tools

GibbsCAM

Mazak Integrex

Quick Turn

Job description

Mill-Turn Setup Machinist | 1st Shift

Minneapolis - St. Paul Area | 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

We are hiring an experienced Mill-Turn Setup Machinist to join a growing precision manufacturing operation supporting complex, tight-tolerance components.

This is not an operator-only position . We are looking for a machinist who can independently ++own a setup from start to finish,++ troubleshoot machining issues, and make the adjustments necessary to get a job running correctly and consistently.

What You'll Do

• Perform complete CNC mill-turn setups, including tooling, workholding, work/tool offsets, and machine parameters
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, work instructions, and CNC programs
• Select and install appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, and workholding
• Produce and inspect first-piece parts before moving into production
• Perform in-process inspection using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools
• Make tooling and offset adjustments to maintain tight tolerances
• Independently troubleshoot setup, tooling, and machining issues
• Monitor production runs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and part quality

What We're Looking For

• 4 years of CNC machining/setup experience
• Hands-on experience performing complete CNC mill-turn setups
• Strong knowledge of tooling, feeds and speeds, offsets, workholding, and machining processes
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience producing and inspecting tight-tolerance precision components
• Ability to troubleshoot machining problems independently
• Mazak Integrex or Quick Turn experience is highly desirable
• GibbsCAM experience is a plus

Why Consider It?

This is an opportunity for a skilled machinist who enjoys the technical, problem-solving side of machining and wants to work with sophisticated equipment in a precision manufacturing environment supporting complex tooling and medical device components.

1st Shift: 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

Competitive Compensation DOE

Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, and opportunities for advancement.