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Job Title: CNC Swiss Programmer / Machinist

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Job Description

This role focuses on setting up, programming, and operating Citizen L20, M32, and K16 CNC Swiss lathes to produce high-precision machined parts. You will manage the full machining process from program creation through in-process inspection, ensuring quality, efficiency, and reliability in a clean, modern medical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Citizen L20, M32, and K16 CNC Swiss lathes to produce precision machined parts.
• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for new and existing parts using ESPRIT software.
• Work from a variety of detailed blueprints and technical drawings to determine machining requirements.
• Handle the complete machining process, including machine setup, tooling changes, program editing, program loading, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain high quality standards through thorough in-process inspection of parts and continuous monitoring of machining processes.
• Monitor and document operational and performance issues and provide clear feedback to the supervisor.
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure parts meet dimensional and tolerance specifications.
• Use Fanuc controls and G-code to adjust and refine programs directly at the machine as needed.
• Mentor and train lower-level machinists, supporting their development in setup, operation, and basic programming.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes, reduce scrap, and enhance overall productivity.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of CNC programming experience, preferably on Swiss turning centers.
• Proficiency in ESPRIT software for CNC programming and optimization.
• Strong G-code fluency with the ability to edit and refine programs at the machine.
• High-level blueprint reading skills, including interpretation of complex drawings and tolerances.
• Hands-on experience with CNC Swiss machining and turning center operations.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience with Fanuc controls and related CNC interfaces.
• Proficiency with measuring tools for in-process inspection and verification of part dimensions.
• Solid understanding of shop mathematics for calculations related to machining and programming.
• Ability to perform accurate setups, tooling changes, and machine adjustments in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in tool and die or precision machining environments.
• Experience working with machined parts for medical or similarly high-precision industries.
• Familiarity with numerical control concepts and best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and programming issues efficiently and systematically.
• Experience mentoring or training junior machinists or apprentices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Effective communication skills for documenting issues and providing feedback to supervisors and team members.

Why Work Here?

You will join a modern, well-equipped organization that values precision, continuous improvement, and professional growth. The role offers competitive wages and an extensive benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and comprehensive medical, vision, dental, accident, and critical care coverage. You will receive paid time off, paid holidays, and the opportunity to earn quarterly production bonuses. The company promotes long-term career development, providing many opportunities for advancement and skill enhancement in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

You will work in a very clean and organized medical manufacturing facility equipped with a wide range of new, modern machinery. The environment includes contemporary conference and break areas designed for comfort and collaboration. The facility emphasizes safety, precision, and cleanliness, supporting focused work on high-quality, tight-tolerance components.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lino Lakes, MN.

The pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $99000.00/yr.

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.

- Competitive wages and an extensive benefit package- Quarterly production bonus - Health insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability- Medical, Vision, Dental, Accident and Critical Care- We also offer PTO, paid holidays- Lots of growth opportunities and the ability to advance your career

This is a fully onsite position in Lino Lakes,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.

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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.