Swiss CNC Machinist – 4-Day Week, Day Shift (On-Site)

Orionplacement; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a skilled machinist to program, set up, and operate Swiss CNC machines and Haas equipment in a first-shift environment in Alexandria, MN. You will optimize feeds and tooling, troubleshoot issues, and read blueprints to produce high-quality parts.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams, perform precision inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while using a 4-day workweek and a climate-controlled shop.

Qualifications

• 2-year Tool & Die degree required.
• Must read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Hands-on Swiss CNC experience with programming and setup.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate Swiss CNC machines, lathes, and Haas equipment.
• Optimize feeds, speeds, tooling, and setups for productivity and precision.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and develop effective solutions.
• Read blueprints and technical specs to produce quality parts.
• Perform quality inspections using micrometers, calipers, and precision tools.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to improve processes.
• Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Swiss CNC machining

CNC programming

Lathe programming

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Education

2-year Tool & Die associate degree

Tools

Haas machines

SolidWorks

CAD

CAM

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a skilled machinist to program, set up, and operate Swiss CNC machines and Haas equipment in a first-shift environment in Alexandria, MN. You will optimize feeds and tooling, troubleshoot issues, and read blueprints to produce high-quality parts.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams, perform precision inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while using a 4-day workweek and a climate-controlled shop.