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Job Title: Swiss Machinist

Job Description

This role focuses on setting up and operating CNC Swiss machines to produce medium- to long-run medical components with high precision and consistency. You will work with a the person-brand CNC Swiss, interpreting blueprints and maintaining tight tolerances in a clean medical manufacturing environment. The position offers structured growth opportunities through apprenticeship and advanced training programs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Swiss machines, specifically the person-brand equipment, to produce medium- to long-run medical parts.
• Interpret and read blueprints to ensure all parts meet dimensional and quality specifications.
• Perform basic machine setups, including installing and adjusting tooling, setting offsets, and verifying programs prior to production.
• Run production jobs efficiently while monitoring part quality and making necessary adjustments to maintain consistent output.
• Perform tool changes and adjust tool offsets as needed to compensate for wear and maintain tight tolerances.
• Inspect parts during and after production using appropriate measuring tools and techniques to confirm compliance with specifications.
• Troubleshoot basic machining issues such as surface finish, dimensional variation, and chip control, and make appropriate corrections.
• Collaborate with team members in machining, setup, quality, finishing, and engineering to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in line with medical manufacturing standards.
• Follow all shop procedures, safety guidelines, and quality requirements to support a safe and compliant work environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of on-the-job experience running CNC Swiss machines.
• Hands-on experience operating the person-brand CNC Swiss machines, or comparable experience on other brands such as Citizen or Star.
• A minimum of 6+ months of experience performing basic setups on CNC Swiss machines, including tool changes and offsets.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints for precision machined components.
• Experience producing medical or similarly high-precision components on CNC equipment.
• Ability to perform tool changes, adjust offsets, and verify programs to maintain part quality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining tight tolerances in a medical manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with other CNC Swiss brands such as Citizen, Star, or similar platforms.
• Experience in medical machining or experience in precision manufacturing environments.
• Interest in pursuing formal training or education in machining, including technical coursework or apprenticeship programs.
• Willingness to cross-train in related areas such as machine setup, quality, finishing, and exposure to programming and engineering.
• Previous experience in team-oriented machine shop environments.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement and process optimization in a production setting.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a highly attractive compensation structure that includes a substantial sign-on bonus for machining roles, daily overtime after eight hours in 12-hour shifts, and generous shift differentials that stack on top of overtime. Employees benefit from a clear and structured development path, including tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year after six months of employment and access to a comprehensive apprenticeship program that can lead to a journeyman-level role with higher earning potential. The company emphasizes long-term career growth, skill development across multiple disciplines, and a supportive team culture within a smaller, more agile operation backed by a larger organization.

Work Environment

The work environment is a very clean medical manufacturing facility that adheres to high standards of cleanliness and organization. It is a smaller site within a larger company structure and operates with a high degree of independence, fostering a close-knit, team-oriented atmosphere. Employees typically work 12-hour shifts, with overtime paid after eight hours each day and additional shift differentials for second shift, weekend shift, and weekend night shift. The shop uses CNC Swiss machines, including the person-brand equipment, and supports cross-functional collaboration among machining, setup, quality, finishing, programming, and engineering teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Coon Rapids, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $104000.00/yr.

If someone is interested in returning to school for machining – once someone has been employed for 6 months, after that company will reimburse up to $10,000 per year in tuition. Also – once someone has been there 6 months, they can apply for the apprentice program. The apprentice program is up to 2 years long, they learn all the different aspects of the shop – machining, machine setup, quality, finishing, and an exposure to programming and engineering. At the end of 2 years, they can apply for the journeyman program, which essentially makes them one of the “experts” in the shop and would come with a higher pay grade.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Coon Rapids,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.