Swiss CNC Machinist II - 1st Shift

Velosity Brooklyn Park is a cutting-edge medical parts manufacturer that enhances speed and cuts costs by engineering efficient processes. Our culture and values—Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction—are our competitive advantages.

About the role

This on-site position supports our manufacturing facility in Brooklyn Park, MN on 1st shift. The Swiss Machinist II is responsible for setups and operation of Swiss Machines per work instructions and setup sheets, monitoring and adhering to quality standards per the quality manual.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 5:00 am–3:30 pm

Pay

The typical pay range for this role is $30.00 – $39.00 per hour. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. This role is also eligible for a 5% quarterly bonus target.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO), 9 paid holidays annually, and paid parental leave
• Clean, friendly, and air-conditioned work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• Family-centric environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
• Casual dress code

Responsibilities

• Follow job traveler standard rates and report out using hour-by-hour board to meet or exceed production rate and scrap requirements as driven by the ERP system
• Assist Level 1 machinists as needed to ensure product meets quality and customer requirements
• Produce accurate records of completed parts, including scrap and nonconformances, in the ERP system and any hard-copy requirements (job cards, WIP tags)
• Maintain continuity among shifts by documenting actions, irregularities, and continuing needs verbally or in shift-to-shift transfer books
• Report machine, material, and quality concerns to leads/supervisors
• Operate Swiss machines up to 9-axis per manufacturer recommendations and MMD SOPs to produce quality parts per customer prints
• Set up Swiss Machines on most intermediate-complexity production jobs unaided, following work instructions and setup sheets
• Demonstrate extensive understanding of G and M code; some macro program knowledge
• Verify products meet quality specifications visually (using a microscope) and dimensionally (using vision systems, CMMs, hand tools)
• Read and understand QC calc/SPC, use data to perform offsets, tool changes, and maintain dimensional integrity
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Certificate in Machine Trades or equivalent work experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in Medical Device or Component manufacturing
• Able to use a computer, calculator, read and write in English, and perform shop math
• Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, dirt, oil, and water
• Valid identification and ability to work legally in the United States
• Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status