CNC Machinist / Senior 5-Axis Milling Specialist (Flexible 1st Shift)

CNC Machinist / Senior 5-Axis Milling Specialist (Flexible 1st Shift) Impact Solutions LLC Duluth, MN Job Details Permanent | Full-time Up to $34 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Machine setup Equipment setup (production tasks) Machining tool setup CNC G-code Programming Milling machines Full Job Description CNC Machinist / Senior 5-Axis Milling Specialist (Flexible 1st Shift) Up to $34.00/Hour • Duluth, MN Area • 100% Onsite (High-Flexibility 1st Shift) Join a global, privately held industrial equipment manufacturer built on a culture of stability and promotion from within Take complete ownership of your craft, setting up high-complexity multi-axis builds with true start-time flexibility

EDUCATION

Minimum 2-year Technical Diploma or Associate's Degree in Machine Tool Technology / CNC Machining is a strict requirement

EXPERIENCE

Proven mastery executing complex machine setups and operations on large-scale mills, lathes, and multi-axis centers

COMPENSATION

Up to $34.00 per hour (Based on setup experience and technical depth) + Great Perks & Performance Incentives

SCHEDULE

Elite 1st Shift Schedule with genuine start-time flexibility (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM starts to fit your lifestyle)

WORK TYPE

Full-Time, Permanent, W-2 (100% Onsite role; No remote capability)

WORK HISTORY

High stability required; candidates with a pattern of changing jobs every two years will not be evaluated

COMPLIANCE

Must be a United States Citizen or Green Card holder; Facility located in the Duluth, MN area If you are a highly technical machinist who wants to escape the rigid, micromanaged environments of standard shops, this premier 1st shift opportunity is built for you. Our client is a globally recognized manufacturing leader specializing in high-performance heavy industrial machinery and advanced work tools. They operate a fiercely supportive, family-oriented culture where precision engineering is celebrated, safety is paramount, and employee longevity is the norm. This position offers an incredibly clean, modern manufacturing environment and unmatched corporate stability. Here, you are treated as a professional craftsman rather than a routine "button pusher." Because the company focuses on complex, high-strength industrial builds, you will regularly tackle engaging, low-volume setups that require true technical acumen. With excellent corporate benefits, strong incentives, and a firm commitment to training and promoting from within, this is a place where you can establish a long-term professional home. What You Will Be Doing Performing complex setups and independent operations on an array of CNC and manual machines, focusing primarily on large-scale milling centers and multi-axis equipment Editing G&M code directly at the controller and optimizing active programs to safely manufacture high-precision components from high-strength steels and specialized alloys Interpreting complex technical drawings and geometric blueprints to determine exact tolerances, critical dimensions, and the optimal sequence of operations for custom heavy machinery builds Utilizing precision measuring instruments (bore gauges, micrometers, calipers) to verify 100% part conformance to tight-tolerance standards Collaborating closely with internal engineering and fabrication teams to troubleshoot programming variables, resolve tool-path issues, and optimize cycle-time efficiency Maintaining equipment integrity and workstation organization through routine preventative maintenance and strict adherence to 5S safety protocols

What We Are Looking For Educational Foundation:

An official 2-year Technical Degree or Diploma in CNC Machining, Machine Tool Technology, or a closely related manufacturing field

G&M Code Fluency:

Complete technical mastery of G&M codes, manual data input (MDI), and practical shop math to edit and perfect programs on the fly

Large-Scale Experience:

Significant, verified experience setting up large milling centers and successfully executing close-tolerance work on massive or complex workpieces

Multi-Axis Capability:

Active familiarity with 5-axis machining configurations is a major plus, though not an absolute requirement (advanced internal training is available for multi-axis setups)

Professional Reliability:

A rock-solid, dependable work history that demonstrates organizational commitment and multi-year tenures at previous employers Please apply here or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions.