CNC Lathe Machinist – Weekend Shift; Nakamura​/Mill-Turn

Position: CNC Lathe Machinist – Weekend Shift (Nakamura / Mill-Turn)
At a Glance

Company:  Lowell Inc.

Location:

Brooklyn Park, MN (On-site)
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:  $23 – $38/hr (based on experience)

Shift:  Weekend Days — Friday–Sunday | 12-hour shifts
Overtime:  Available as needed
Experience Level:  Mid to Senior (3+ years preferred)
Industry:  Medical Device Manufacturing

Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support continued growth and investment in advanced CNC automation within Lowell’s medical device manufacturing operations.

At Lowell Inc., this position plays a key role in producing complex, tight-tolerance components used in orthopedic implants and life-saving medical devices — where precision, consistency, and quality are critical.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Set up and operate  Nakamura CNC lathe / mill-turn machines

Read, edit, and optimize CNC programs in collaboration with engineering

Interpret blueprints, process documentation, and  GD&T requirements

Perform  first-article and in-process inspection  to verify part quality

Adjust offsets, tooling, and process parameters to maintain tight tolerances

Run production while ensuring consistency and repeatability

Perform part finishing operations including  deburring and surface refinement

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Perform routine preventative maintenance on machines

Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams

Machines, Controls & Equipment

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:  Nakamura CNC Lathe / Mill-Turn Centers

Controls:  (Fanuc-based / Nakamura controls)

Inspection Tools:  Calipers, micrometers, indicators, precision measuring tools

Environment:  Clean, bright, highly controlled manufacturing environment

Materials You’ll Work With

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Medical-grade alloys

What We’re Looking For

Required:

3+ years of CNC lathe or mill-turn machining experience

Experience setting up and operating CNC machines independently

Strong blueprint reading skills and understanding of  GD&T

Ability to perform in-process inspection and hold tight tolerances

Strong attention to detail and process discipline

Team-oriented with a positive, professional attitude

Preferred (Not Required):

Experience with  Nakamura machines

Mill-turn / multi-axis machining experience

Light programming or macro editing experience

Experience in medical device or high-precision manufacturing

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Lowell because:

Work on  complex, high-precision medical components  that matter

Clean, bright, and organized shop environment

Advanced equipment with a strong focus on  automation and process control

Support from engineering and quality — not left guessing

Opportunity to grow into more advanced machining and automation roles

Stable company with  55+ years of proven success

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:  $23 – $38/hr (DOE)

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance & short-term disability

401(k) with  3% employer contribution

Profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Schedule:

Friday–Sunday

12-hour day shifts

Overtime:  Available as needed

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Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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