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CNC Machinist - 1st shift

The L.S. Starrett Company
Waite, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2027
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

About Tru-Stone Technologies

We are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join our team.

1st shift hours 6am-2pm Monday through Friday.

Starrett Tru-Stone Technologies is currently seeking a CNC MACHINIST FOR 1ST Shift. We are looking for detail oriented, quality minded candidates to join our team. Tru-Stone Technologies is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.

You will build products using granite and other materials to be used in the semi-conductor industry and other industries. You will work in our state-of-the-art, climate controlled facility located in Waite Park, Minnesota. We are in close proximity to St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Clearwater and other central Minnesota cities/towns.

We offer a $2,000 to $3,000 sign-on bonus for this position.

  • Competitive Wages
  • Excellent Benefit Package Include: Health, HSA with company contributions, Flex, Dental, Vision, LTD and Life Insurance
  • Immediate 401k Participation with Company Match
  • Profit Sharing Bonus
  • Safety Shoe and Eyewear Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employees Referral Bonus
  • Company and Community Events
  • Reward Program
  • Safety First - Always

What will you do in this position?

Operate a variety of CNC Milling machines to safely produce products that meet all Starrett Tru-Stone quality requirements. Monitor products on a continuous basis to ensure products are of prescribed quality and meet both Customer and Company expectations, requirements, and standards

How will you do it?

  • Follow established work procedures, perform work assignments as required to meet safety, quality and production goals.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machine.
  • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as indicators and vernier calipers.
  • Blueprint reading and comprehension including lay out, measure, and mark material.
  • Machines care and preventative maintenance
  • Measure and examine machined parts to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measurement instruments.
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Programming and 5 axis a plus.

What do you need to know?

  • Basic knowledge of inspection tools, including their uses and maintenance.
  • Basic knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

What experience/education do you need?

  • Trade school or equivalent.
  • At least 6 months CNC and manufacturing experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • What company is your most recent CNC experience from?

Do you have any experience working with Granite? If yes, where and when.

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
  • CNC Machine: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32

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