CNC Operator

#LI-Skilled-01 Job Summary

Join our team in Blaine, MN, a vibrant city known for its excellent quality of life and proximity to the Twin Cities. This position involves operating and adjusting CNC machines within a production manufacturing environment. The role requires performing routine or repetitive operations that meet production standards and quality requirements.

• Run production and deburr parts as required.
• Change broken or dull tools and perform offsets to ensure the machine produces conforming parts.
• Perform in-process inspection on parts being manufactured and record inspection data.
• Inspect parts using microscopes, micrometers, OGP, gage pins, thread gages, indicators, calipers, and other equipment.
• Read and understand layouts, job travelers, and blueprints.
• Understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ensure written manufacturing processes and procedures are followed.
• Comply with company quality and safety standards.
• Complete preventative maintenance duties for equipment and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Conduct oneself in a professional and appropriate manner, maintaining a high standard of job performance.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree or certificate in Machine Tool Technology.
• 2-4 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Familiarity with operating Citizen L12 and/or L20.
• Ability to adapt quickly and positively to changing priorities and processes.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Prior experience and/or training in a production setting and comparable manufacturing preferred.
• Understanding of tooling requirements to set up and operate machines, including pre-setting of tools.
• Familiarity with ISO Quality System, particularly in medical device manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Strong math background, preferably in machine math/shop math.