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Machinist II
Location: Chaska, MN (On-site, Monday–Friday)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $25 – $33/hour
Our client is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer producing complex, tight-tolerance precision parts. They're hiring an experienced Machinist II to set up and operate a mix of conventional and CNC machine shop equipment — manual lathes, manual mills, CNC machining centers, and cylindrical grinders — to produce high-precision production and tooling parts.
This role is well suited to a machinist who works well independently, enjoys mentoring others, and takes ownership of quality from setup through final inspection.
What You'll Do- Set up and operate CNC and manual machine shop equipment safely, efficiently, and consistently with minimal supervision
- Manufacture production and tooling parts using a variety of tools, equipment, and materials
- Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, vision systems)
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, tolerances, GD&T, setup sheets, routers, and ECNs
- Generate work instructions, setup sheets, and programs for machining operations
- Interpret SPC data and performance metrics to support problem-solving and process control
- Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend process improvements
- Perform routine equipment maintenance
- Train and mentor other machinists on machining processes
- Review documentation to verify methods, tooling, and equipment will produce conforming product
- Proven experience setting up and operating CNC and manual machine shop equipment (lathes, mills, grinders)
- Strong blueprint/GD&T reading and interpretation skills
- Hands-on precision measuring experience (calipers, micrometers, vision systems, etc.)
- Ability to work independently with little supervision, while multitasking across job priorities
- Experience training or mentoring less experienced machinists
- Comfortable interpreting SPC data and troubleshooting production issues
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (ITAR/export control requirement)
- Manufacturing/machine shop environment with exposure to fluids, fumes, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical parts
- Ability to stand for extended periods (7-8 hrs/day), plus sit, walk, bend, and move around the facility
- Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs regularly, occasionally up to 70 lbs
- Overtime and weekend work required as job duties demand
- No travel required
Competitive hourly pay plus incentive compensation, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation/sick/personal time, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling including compressed workweek options.
Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/IWD/Veterans. Veterans encouraged to apply.
Salary : $25 - $33