CNC Machinist​/Senior 5-Axis Milling Specialist; 1st Shift

CNC Machinist / Senior 5-Axis Milling Specialist (Flexible 1st Shift)

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary: $52000–70720 per year

Publication Date: 5/27/2026

Location:

Duluth, MN 55807

Up to $34.00 per hour
• Duluth, MN area
• 100% onsite (high‑flexibility 1st shift). Join a global, privately held industrial equipment manufacturer built on stability and promotion from within. Take complete ownership of your craft, setting up high‑complexity multi‑axis builds with true start‑time flexibility.

• Education:
  
  Minimum 2‑year technical diploma or associate’s degree in Machine Tool Technology/CNC Machining (strict requirement).
• Experience:
  
  Proven mastery executing complex machine setups and operations on large‑scale mills, lathes, and multi‑axis centers.
• Compensation:
  Up to $34.00 per hour (based on setup experience and technical depth) plus perks and performance incentives.
• Schedule:
  
  Elite 1st shift with genuine start‑time flexibility (6:00, 7:00, or 8:00 AM).
• Work type:
  Full‑time, permanent, W‑2 (100% onsite, no remote).
• Work history:
  High stability required; candidates changing jobs every two years will not be evaluated.
• Compliance:
  Must be a U.S. citizen or green‑card holder; facility located in Duluth, MN area.

• Performing complex setups and independent operations on an array of CNC and manual machines, focusing primarily on large‑scale milling centers and multi‑axis equipment.
• Editing G‑M code directly at the controller and optimizing active programs to safely manufacture high‑precision components from high‑strength steels and specialized alloys.
• Interpreting complex technical drawings and geometric blueprints to determine exact tolerances, critical dimensions, and the optimal sequence of operations for custom heavy machinery builds.
• Utilizing precision measuring instruments (bore gauges, micrometers, calipers) to verify 100% part conformance to tight‑tolerance standards.
• Collaborating closely with internal engineering and fabrication teams to troubleshoot programming variables, resolve tool‑path issues, and optimize cycle‑time efficiency.
• Maintaining equipment integrity and workstation organization through routine preventative maintenance and strict adherence to 5S safety protocols.

• Educational foundation: A 2‑year technical degree or diploma in CNC Machining, Machine Tool Technology, or related field.
• G‑M Code fluency:
  Complete technical mastery of G‑M codes, manual data input (MDI), and practical shop math to edit and perfect programs on the fly.
• Large‑scale experience:
  Significant, verified experience setting up large milling centers and successfully executing close‑tolerance work on massive or complex work pieces.
• Multi‑axis capability:
  Active familiarity with 5‑axis machining configurations is a major plus, though not required (advanced training available).
• Professional reliability: A rock‑solid, dependable work history demonstrating organizational commitment and multi‑year tenures at previous employers.