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SWISS CNC Operator

Roberts Automatic Products
Chanhassen, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

We are looking for an experienced SWISS Machine Operator to join our team on both 1st and 2nd shifts. Come and enjoy a 4-day work week with a paid lunch!

 

Shift:

1st Shift, Monday-Thursday: 5:00am-3:00pm

2nd Shift, Monday-Thursday: 3:00pm-1:00am

 

General Description:

General operation of the production machines such as CNC, VMC, and SWISS. Responsible for inspection during production to maintain quality and workmanship.

Responsibilities: (50% Operating, 40% Inspecting, 10% Other)

  • Use micrometers, calipers, pin gages, comparator and various other inspection equipment appropriately
  • Turn on machine. Inspect for obvious problems. Inspect first part off at startup of machine.
  • Load material into fixture or work holding as required, making sure all chips have been cleaned out of clamping areas before tightly securing.
  • Operate machine watching and listening for possible problems. (I.e. Loud noises, unusual sounds, broken or worn tooling etc.)
  • Ability to understand and modify tool offsets
  • Inspect and replace broken/worn tooling. Ability to touch off newly installed tooling
  • Ability to meet or exceed production rates stated on work order
  • Read, understand information in workmanship standards and part drawings
  • Fill out appropriate sections of work order
  • Handle, store, use micrometers, calipers, gages appropriately
  • Perform and document inspection procedures when appropriate (SPC charts, work orders, move tickets)
  • Identify nonconforming product or material
  • Wash tools and return to storage area
  • Complete the preventative maintenance check list
  • Know and follow safety standards
  • Move parts to next operation
  • Remove scrap
  • Help with set-up operations
  • Other duties as required

 

Physical and Visual Activities:

  • Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity-far/near depth perception, field of vision and accommodation.

Physical Demands:

  • Lift up to 75 pounds

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

  • Indoor conditions, noise, hazards, odors, toxic conditions

Job Qualification Requirements:

  • Knowledge
    • High school graduate or equivalent; reading, basic math, blueprint reading
  • Experience
    • Training Period: 3 months to a year
    • 1-2 years' machine operating experience
  • Machines, Tools, Equipment
    • CNC Lathes, Mills, and Swiss Machines, Manual Lathe and Mill operation, measuring equipment, surface and bench grinders, Drill press, working with hands.
  • Information/Directions
    • Written and verbal work instructions, workmanship standards book (engineer drawings), quality control documentation (work orders, move tickets), daily notes.

Opportunity

  • Growth
    • There is an opportunity to grow within the company as skills develop.

Salary : $20 - $24

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