Senior Machinist- Swiss (2nd Shift)

About the Role

The Senior CNC Machinist is responsible for expert‑level machine operation, setup, and quality assurance within their area. This role supports high standards of production and safety while embodying the company’s core values: Great People, Going Beyond, and Growing.

Responsibilities

• Operation and Setup: Independently set up and operate machines for all jobs, ensuring adherence to company quality standards and production efficiency; use Vericut or similar software for in‑machine simulations of tool paths; achieve planned production and scrap rates, including secondary operations such as deburring; work with various CNC control systems (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, MAPPS) and their programming; execute comprehensive first‑piece buy‑offs against part prints and inspection plans.
• Process Improvement and Collaboration: Proactively recommend and implement process improvements with Engineering; troubleshoot and resolve machine‑operation issues, coordinating with Supervisors, Engineering, and Programming; maintain detailed logs of insights and troubleshooting activities for shift hand‑off; collaborate on quotes and new process development.
• Quality Control and Inspection: Perform in‑process inspections, documenting results to ensure specifications are met; correlate CMM and hard‑check data with in‑process measurements using statistical process control (SPC); cross‑validate first‑piece inspections completed by fellow machinists.
• Maintenance, Mentoring, and Training: Perform total productive machine maintenance, including minor repairs and troubleshooting; mentor Apprentices, Junior Machinists, and CNC Machinists using a structured knowledge‑transfer approach; assist machinists in diagnosing and resolving technical issues.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Associate’s degree in Machining or related field (or equivalent work experience); 5+ years of machinist experience required, 10+ years preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged standing with occasional twisting (80‑90% of the workday); pushing/pulling carts or pallet jacks; frequent lifting of materials up to 40 lb (occasional up to 75 lb); continuous hand and upper‑extremity use; firm grip for tools requiring torque; ability to pass an annual vision test.
• Culture Fit: Team player who thrives on collaboration; growth mindset with grit; commitment to delivering excellence and exceeding expectations.

Skills

• Proficient knowledge of GD&T.
• Advanced reading of G‑code and M‑code.
• Experience machining high‑temp alloys and exotic materials.
• Ability to use Vericut or similar simulation software.
• Familiarity with CNC control systems such as Fanuc, Mitsubishi, and MAPPS.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Benefits

• Generous PTO: 3 weeks per year, with an additional week for night‑shift employees (4 weeks total).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) match dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development.

Pay

Hourly rate $45.91 – $57.81, with a 20% weekend shift differential included.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday‑Thursday 4:30 pm – 3:00 am, onsite in Monticello, MN.