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Cnc Swiss Machinist
- Aerotek (New Prague, MN)
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Job Title: CNC Swiss Machinist** **Job Description
As a CNC Swiss Machinist, you will play a vital role in our precision manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for setting up and operating Citizen Swiss CNC lathes, ensuring high-quality production runs, and maintaining tight tolerances.
Responsibilities
+ Set up and operate Citizen Swiss CNC lathes for production runs.
+ Load programs, set tool offsets, verify first-piece quality, and make adjustments to maintain tight tolerances.
+ Read and edit G-code/M-code; assist in optimizing Citizen programs for efficiency and accuracy.
+ Select and install tooling; perform tool changes and wear compensation.
+ Work with metals and plastics commonly used in precision machining.
+ Interpret blueprints and GD&T; perform in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators.
+ Maintain accurate measurement records and apply SPC methods.
+ Diagnose and resolve Citizen machine and tooling issues.
+ Perform routine preventive maintenance on Citizen Swiss CNC machines.
Essential Skills
+ 2+ years of experience operating Citizen Swiss CNC lathes.
+ Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
+ Skilled in precision measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers.
+ Experience holding tight tolerances (±0.0002").
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Familiarity with multi-axis Citizen machines, live tooling, and sub-spindles.
+ Knowledge of CAM software (Mastercam, Esprit).
+ Background in medical or aerospace manufacturing.
Why Work Here?
Join a precision manufacturing company that serves high-performance industries including aerospace, medical devices, and automotive. Be part of a team that values accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
Work in a climate-controlled environment, ensuring comfort and stability for high-precision tasks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Prague, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Prague,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 14, 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.
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