CNC Machinist II

5280 Main St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421, USA

Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At Kurt Machining, our employee experience and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges set us apart. We provide precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology. Since 1946 we have delivered innovative solutions to the world’s most demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy.

Kurt Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Machinist II to join our team within the Machining Division in Fridley, Minnesota. The CNC Machinist II is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating numerically controlled machine tools, performing a series of progressive machining operations on repetitive work pieces, and ensuring close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications.

Shift/

Hours:

Mon‑Thurs 4:30 pm‑3 am and Fri 2:30 pm‑11 pm

Shift Differential: Second shift employees are eligible for a 20% shift differential on top of base pay.

Compensation: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $30.24 to $40.32 per hour.

2000 Sign on Bonus eligible for this role.

• Work from programming instructions, operational data and machine set up instructions to define and code tool arrangements, material clamping methods, machine calibrations and console settings.
• Check parts for conformance to specifications.
• Operators may be required to run more than one unit simultaneously.
• Requires a broad knowledge of machining techniques and familiarity with CNC operational procedures.

Other duties may be assigned as required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 years of related experience
• Ability to perform metric conversions
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• 4 or more years of related experience
• Medical, dental, vision plans effective on hire date
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Strength Level Rating:
Medium work. Work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
• Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three‑dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

• Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
• Kneel by bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)
• Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
• Identify and distinguish colors

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our online application system, please contact Human Resources at  to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.