Swiss Machinist II or III - 1st shift
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Velosity CMD
Velosity CMD is hiring a Swiss Machinist II or III to support production at our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. A Swiss Machinist II is responsible for set ups and operation of Swiss Machines per work instructions and set up sheets. This position is also responsible for monitoring and adhering to quality standards per the quality manual.
The typical pay range for this role: $27.81 - $46.73/hour. This role is also eligible for our 5% quarterly bonus target.
This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Insurance
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Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans. - Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, 9 holidays, and paid parental leave.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.
Velosity CMD Company was founded in 1965 for the purpose of manufacturing plastic injection molds. We work with some of the largest medical device manufacturers, defense contractors, and other large, growing industrial companies. Our high-tech equipment is the backbone of precision manufacturing. CNC machining stations with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis capabilities enable us to perform multi-dimensional machining with unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.
High quality product, superior service to the customer and a dedication to the well‑being of each employee has always been the goal. Today we continue to operate under that same philosophy and ideology. We employ the very best, highly dedicated engineers and mold manufacturers with combined industry experience in excess of 1000 years!
At Velosity our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results‑Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Service. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.
What You’ll Love about Velosity:- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short term and long term disability, flex spending, 401k match, and MORE!
- Quarterly bonus for all employees
- Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
- Great opportunities for growth & advancement
- An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
- Clean, Air Conditioned, and friendly work environment
- Casual Dress Code
- Follow job traveler standard rates and report out using hour by hour board to meet or exceed the production rate and scrap requirements as driven by the ERP system.
- Assist level 1 machinist as needed in process specific areas to ensure they are completing product to quality and customer requirements.
- Consistently produce accurate records of completed parts including accurate entry of scrap and nonconformance's when required into the ERP system and any hard copy requirements. This includes the use of job cards and WIP tags.
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs verbally or by documenting in shift‑to‑shift transfer books.
- Reports machine, material and quality concerns or issues to leads/ Supervisors.
- Operate Swiss machines up to 9 axes as required per manufacturers recommendations as well as follow SOPs to produce quality parts per customer prints.
- Set up Swiss Machines on most intermediate complexity level production jobs unaided as required by work instructions and set up sheets.
- Extensive understanding of G and M code. Some macro program knowledge. Operational knowledge of many types of machines and controls.
- Verify all products meet quality specifications both visually by using a microscope and dimensionally in accordance with specifications or other Quality System requirements. This includes the use of vision systems, CMM's as well as hand tools. Demonstrate the ability to read and…
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