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CNC Machinist

Backdraft Manufacturing
Luverne, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/31/2026

As a CNC Machinist for Backdraft MFG, you will have the opportunity to use a variety of precision measuring instruments, inspect in process or finished parts and feature characteristics as well as manufacturing methods to blueprint specifications. This is a chance for you to develop a career within a growing business and to help us improve our processes.

Key accountabilities

Setting up fixture components for jobs that require CNC Machining

Understanding and have functional use of CNC code and CNC programming

Setting machine origins in accordance with the set-up instructions

Working to machine dimensions and maintain close tolerances and correlated dimensions with a high demand for squareness, concentricity, finish, and parallelism

Setting and loading all tools in conjunction with set-up instructions to complete assigned jobs

Ability to lift various items weighing up to approximately 40 pounds

Basic requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience in machining operations or a Precision Machining Certificate

Knowledge of machining methods, cutting qualities of metals and tools

Ability to read and understand blueprints

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred requirements

Ability to operate various cranes, material handling equipment and various types of machining equipment etc.

Performance Measures

  • Delivery of projects within agreed timescales and budgets.
  • Neatness of work, such as flushed weld finish; material(s) surface finish.
  • Quality of work, such as dimension compliance; flatness; consistent clean weld; squareness.
  • Profit margin improvement through efficient working.
  • Non-conformance reported failures.
  • Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Administration accuracy and timeliness.
  • Housekeeping.
  • Contributing to the development of new ideas through continuous improvements.
  • Legal compliance.
  • Cost of reworking / warranty / customer goodwill.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • Machining: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30

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