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2nd Shift CNC Machinist

Pequot Manufacturing
Pequot Lakes, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026 CLOSED ON 6/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift CNC Machinist position at Pequot Manufacturing?

Description:

Pequot Mfg. is looking for CNC Machine Operators to join their 2nd shift staff! Hours are Monday- Thursday from 2:00PM-12:30AM- a 4 day work week! This person will operate CNC Machines at the mid skill level. This person will be following work instructions & under supervision, produces parts according to print and specifications, meeting Pequot Mfg. work standards.

Basic Tasks

  • Follow priorities and assignments as directed.
  • Position, align, and secure work pieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
  • Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
  • Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process.
  • Load work pieces, plastic material, metal parts, or chemical solutions into machines.
  • Performs deburring operations to skillfully remove excess material or burrs from surfaces; sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone or polish metal or plastic work pieces. Operates tumbler, hand grinding or mechanical/robotic tumbling or straight-lining equipment. Applies solutions to surfaces to clean materials.
  • Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
  • Examine completed work pieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
  • Record work steps in computer, scanning operations, entering completed piece and scrap information.
  • Assemble various components into a final assembly unit; may require the use of hand tools.
  • Package finished products and prepare them for shipment.
  • Keep work areas clean.
  • Maintain production equipment and machinery per instructions for operators.
Requirements:

Knowledge

Production and Processing — Possess a mechanical aptitude to learn processes associated with basic machine operation and assembly.

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, able to add, subtract, divide whole figures and fractions.

Attendance Management — Reliable, dependable; can attend work on time with minimal absences allowed.

Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Tools & Technology

Tools used in this occupation:

Calipers — Dial calipers; Vernier calipers

Machines — Insert press, automatic saw, shears, straight liners, punch press, press brakes, drill press; pallet jacks, carts, various hand tools that grind or polish.

Power grinders — Bench grinders; Portable grinders

Physical Demands

Handling / Fingering (Occasionally)

Reach Outward C (Constantly)

Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly)

Climb Crawl O (Occasionally)

C (Constantly)

F (Frequently)

N (Not

Applicable) N

(Not Applicable)

C (Constantly)

F (Frequently)

O (Occasionally)

N (Not

Applicable)

41-100 lbs.

N (Not Activity is not applicable to this occupation. Applicable)

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs./ day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs./ day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception); Sense of Sound (Sound of operating equipment, warning sounds, announcements); Sense of Touch; Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Protective Footwear (steel toe) & Safety Eyewear.) Pequot Tool & Mfg., Inc. is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment, direct hire or through temporary agency placement are conditional upon the applicant passing a negative drug test.

Effect of prior Felony Conviction – Pequot Tool manufacturers serialized firearms components, among many other items. ATF regulations prevent our hiring individuals with a Felony conviction that has not been expunged or set-aside by the courts.

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