Senior CNC Machinist – Large Format Milling & 5-Axis

Senior CNC Machinist – Large Format Milling & 5-Axis

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary: $/Yr

Web Publication Date: 9/8/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location:

Duluth, MN 55807

Job Function:

Senior CNC Machinist – Large Format Milling & 5-Axis

Up to $34.00/hr + Performance Incentives , Duluth, MN Area (Daily commute radius) , Exclusive 1st Shift / Mon-Fri (Flexible Daytime Starts) , Full-Time / Direct Hire

• Schedule & Flexibility:
  Exclusive 1st Shift (Mon–Fri) with flexible daytime start windows (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM) to fit your lifestyle.
• Compensation & Earnings:
  Baseline pay up to $34.00/hr based on setup depth, plus performance incentives and full corporate benefits.
• Tech Stack & Autonomy:
  Large-scale milling centers, lathes, and multi-axis equipment (5-axis exposure); low-volume, high-variety setups with direct G&M code editing at the controller.
• Company Culture:
  Globally recognized, privately held OEM offering a craftsman-focused environment, strong job stability, and zero micromanagement.
• Strict Requirements:
  Minimum 2-Year Technical Diploma/Degree in CNC Machining; U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder; 3+ years executing independent setups on large components.

If you are a degreed CNC machinist looking to step away from rigid, micromanaged job shops where operators are treated like basic "button pushers," this senior-track seat is built for you. Our client is a premier, privately held manufacturer specializing in high-performance heavy equipment and specialized industrial work tools. Built on a strong culture of safety, technical autonomy, and internal advancement, this organization treats its machinists as true craftsmen.

Working on complex, low-volume setups for heavy-duty structural builds, you will take ownership of large-scale milling centers while partnering directly with engineering and fabrication teams to refine manufacturing processes.

• Execute Complex Setups:
  Perform independent tool and fixture setups and advanced operations on large-scale CNC milling centers, lathes, and multi-axis machinery.
• Controller-Level Optimization:
  Edit G&M code directly at the machine controller and optimize tool paths to machine precision parts from high-strength steel alloys.
• Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation:
  Analyze complex engineering drawings to establish operational sequences and verify strict geometric tolerances.
• Precision Metrology:
  Utilize specialized measuring tools (bore gauges, depth micrometers, calipers) to perform thorough quality checks and maintain 100% part conformance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner directly with welding, fabrication, and design engineering teams to solve setup roadblocks and shorten cycle times.
• Asset Care & Safety:
  Maintain a clean, organized 5S workstation while upholding safety-first standards and routine preventative maintenance.

• Educational Background: 2-Year Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in CNC Machining / Machine Tool Technology required.
• Large Machining Expertise:
  Verified professional experience setting up large milling centers and executing close-tolerance work on massive, complex work pieces.
• G-Code & Controller Fluency:
  Deep technical capability editing G&M codes at the control panel, using MDI, and reading GD&T engineering prints.
• Analytical Problem-Solving:
  Ability to evaluate tool wear on active runs, calculate feed/speed parameters, and troubleshoot unproven program paths on the fly.
• Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily driving distance of Greater Duluth, MN.

• Multi-Axis
  
  Experience:
  
  Hands-on setup capability with 5-axis milling centers or multi-spindle, live-tooling CNC turning centers.
• Heavy Equipment Industry: Prior experience machining high-strength castings, weldments, or forgings for heavy machinery OEMs.
• Mastercam / CAM Software:
  Familiarity with Mastercam or offline CAM programming software concepts.