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Job Title: Swiss Machine Operator

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Job Description

As a Swiss Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating Tsugami Swiss CNC machines to manufacture precision parts. Your role involves loading raw materials, unloading finished products, performing basic machine adjustments, and ensuring quality standards are met through part inspection. You will monitor machine performance and inform supervisors of any issues. You will also be tasked with running both small batch and large production jobs while adhering to work instructions, blueprints, and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate Tsugami Swiss CNC machines to manufacture precision parts.
• Load raw material and unload finished products.
• Perform basic machine adjustments to maintain part specifications.
• Inspect parts using measuring tools to ensure quality standards.
• Monitor machine performance and report any issues to supervisors.
• Execute both small batch and large production jobs based on customer needs.
• Read and follow work instructions, blueprints, and production schedules.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating Swiss-style CNC lathes.
• Strong understanding of CNC Swiss edits at the controller.
• Ability to edit, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs for cycle time and efficiency improvements.
• Proficiency in programming, including Mastercam and Solidworks.
• Understanding of GD&T for blueprint reading and interpretation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with tooling selection, tool offsets, tool life management, and cutter compensation.
• Experience with specific machines such as S205 and SS20/Smart 320.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company with exciting opportunities, including a potential move to a new building with upgraded equipment. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as a yearly bonus of 5% to 7% of your annual salary. Experience a positive work-life balance with monthly BBQs, occasional sporting event tickets, a holiday party, and holiday pay.

Work Environment

Work in an industrial setting alongside 13 Swiss machinists and 40 screw machines. Collaborate with leading companies in the aerospace and medical fields. The environment encourages teamwork and innovation, with regular opportunities for professional growth and development.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.