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CNC Swiss Machinist
- Aerotek (Prior Lake, MN)
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Swiss Machinist – CNC Swiss
**Pay:** $25–$40/hr (DOE)
**Shifts:** 1st, 2nd, Weekend (Day & Night)
About the Job
We’re looking for experienced **Swiss Machinists** to join our aerospace manufacturing team. You’ll set up and run CNC Swiss‑style lathes (Citizen, Star, or similar) to produce high‑precision aerospace parts in a clean, climate‑controlled facility.
What You’ll Do
+ Set up and operate CNC Swiss‑style lathes
+ Read blueprints and follow machining instructions
+ Install and adjust tooling and fixtures
+ Monitor machines and make adjustments to maintain accuracy
+ Perform in‑process inspections using standard measuring tools
+ Troubleshoot setup, tooling, or program issues
+ Work with engineering and quality teams to improve processes
+ Keep your work area clean and organized (5S environment)
+ Complete production and quality paperwork
What We’re Looking For
+ Experience running CNC Swiss‑style lathes
+ Ability to read blueprints and GD&T
+ Comfortable holding tight tolerances (+/– .0001")
+ Familiar with aerospace materials (titanium, stainless, Inconel, aluminum)
+ Strong mechanical and problem‑solving skills
+ Able to work independently
Nice to Have
+ Aerospace machining experience
+ Knowledge of AS9100/NADCAP standards
Why You’ll Love Working Here
+ Competitive pay: $25–$40/hr
+ Sign‑on and referral bonuses
+ Zero‑premium medical plan
+ Supportive, team‑focused culture
+ Clean, well‑lit, climate‑controlled facility
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Prior Lake, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $76960.00/yr.
We offer a competitive wage, sign-on bonus, referral bonuses, and generous benefits, including a zero premium medical plan for employees and zero premium dental for families! Can send upon request.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Prior Lake,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 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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