CNC Machinist

Job Overview

Join our team and receive a $2,500 hiring bonus! CNC Machinist - 2nd & 3rd Shift (Brookings, SD) Quality Tool is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our team. This full‑time, skilled role involves setting up and operating a variety of VMCs, HMCs, and Lathes. This position is located at our Brookings, SD facility and is available on 2nd or 3rd shift.

If you are looking to grow your career with a stable, well‑established company that values long‑term employment and offers opportunities for advancement, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and apply directly on

Quality Tool, Inc. is a progressive contract manufacturing company with locations in St. Paul, MN and Brookings, SD. Quality Tool is committed to remaining on the leading edge of manufacturing capability through the use of highly trained professionals and advanced technology. We provide precision punching, forming, laser cutting, welding, stamping, machining, turning, mechanical assembly, and laminated bus bar assembly using the fastest and most accurate methods available.

Quality Tool proudly serves market leaders in the Medical, Industrial Controls, Electronics, Aerospace, and Defense industries.

• Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools to include Haas, Makino, Miyano, Nakamura, and others, determining speeds & feeds with the ability to align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments & accessories.
• Sequence automatic machine operations and define setup requirements, select cutting tools, and program proper feeds and speeds to successfully machine parts.
• Identify optimal manufacturing processes based on part configuration and batch size.
• Inspect work, making necessary notations on work routers.
• The nature of the work is a mix of small to medium quantity runs with frequent set‑ups.

• Two + years minimum CNC Machining and Set‑up experience.
• Experience in inspecting your own parts using various dimensional tools such as Calipers, Micrometers, and Gauges.
• Familiar with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, setting up and operating CNC equipment.
• Good attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

• Competitive wage commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Overtime is often available - not mandatory
• High mix, low volume (Large Variety)
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Full‑time

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour

40 per week

CNC Machinist: 2 years (Required)

Brookings, SD 57006 (Required)

Brookings, SD 57006:
Relocate before starting work (Required)

In person

Quality Tool, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).