• CNC Swiss Machinist

    Aerotek (Minnetonka, MN)


    CNC Swiss Operator

    Job Description

    As a CNC Swiss Operator, you will manage long-run production on CNC Citizen and Tsugami Swiss machines. You will primarily work with aluminum and occasionally with precious metals. Your responsibilities include inputting metal into the vise, operating the machine, and ensuring it functions properly. Additionally, you will conduct visual inspections of parts using quality equipment such as micrometers, pin gauges, and calipers, and work off blueprints for repeat jobs.

    Responsibilities

    + Run long-run production on CNC Citizen and/or Tsugami Swiss machines.

    + Work with aluminum and precious metals.

    + Input metal into the vise and operate the machine.

    + Ensure machine runs properly.

    + Conduct visual inspections using micrometers, pin gauges, and calipers.

    + Work from blueprints on repeat jobs.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of CNC Swiss Operation experience.

    + Experience utilizing blueprints.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Technical Degree in Machine Tool Technology is a plus.

    + Experience with machining, calipers, micrometers, lathes, and CNC operations.

    + Knowledge of Fanuc, G&M codes, and G code.

    + Experience in a machine shop environment.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a smaller Aerospace & Defense shop that offers opportunities to grow into a trade. Benefit from a supportive environment where entry-level deburrers and assemblers are taught and trained to operate machines. Embrace the chance to learn a trade in a dynamic and engaging setting.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a small, wide-open shop equipped with newer Haas Mill machines and Citizen Swiss machines. The environment has a cleanliness rating of 7.5 out of 10. Utilize Citizen and Tsugami Swiss machines for unique and interesting government and military-grade projects.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 Minnetonka,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 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.