• Cnc Swiss Machinist

    Aerotek (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Title: CNC Swiss Machinist

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled CNC Swiss Machinist for the 1st shift. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours from 6am to 2:30pm or 7am to 3:30pm, and we offer flexibility in scheduling. Some weeks will require 5-10 hours of overtime.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform full setups and changeovers on Nexturn and Hanwha Swiss machines independently.

    + Execute production runs ranging from 50 to 5,000 pieces, as we operate as a job shop.

    + Complete 2-10 setups per week.

    + Read and interpret defense blueprints, with knowledge of GD&T symbols.

    + Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, and comparators.

    + Maintain tolerances as tight as +/.0001 of an inch (1/10,000).

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of experience setting up Swiss machines, preferably in Aerospace/Defense.

    + Proficiency in reading blueprints and understanding GD&T symbols.

    + Experience with micrometers, calipers, and comparators.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with Hanwha and Nexturn machines is a plus.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy a climate-controlled environment with weekly overtime available. We offer flexible start times and scheduling within reasonable limits. The role provides significant independence, allowing you to manage your work process as long as responsibilities are met.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Join a small to medium-sized machine shop with about 20 employees. Our facility is an older building but is well-lit, organized, and clean. We have approximately 40-50 machines, with around 30 being manual. As a family-owned business for over 50 years, we pride ourselves on quality and have never had parts returned. Our work in the Aerospace industry includes components in the Mars Rover and numerous satellites. The workspace is air-conditioned.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $83200.00/yr.

     

    401(k) retirement plan

    Healthcare coverage

    Disability insurance

    Pension plan

    Paid time off (PTO)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 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.