Mathias Die Company Machinist South St Paul, MN Position Summary: Produce custom machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating computer numerical control (CNC) milling machines and additional metal fabrication…
Skilled Trades · Minneapolis, MN
Machinist jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Machinists set up and run manual and CNC machines, turning prints and CAD models into precision metal parts held to tolerances of a thousandth of an inch.
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$19–$42/hr
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$57k
Median, full-time
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Randstad Staffing is hiring for a CNC Mill Machinist/ Programmer that is ready to support the Aerospace & Semiconductor industries. Our client is manufacturing tight tolerance, precision machined parts. Location: Plymout…
$24 - $28 per hour
Job Title: CNC Mill Operator Job Description Operate CNC mills, primarily 3-axis machines, to produce precision aluminum components in a long-run production environment. This role involves interpreting blueprints, perfor…
$52k - $83.2k
CNC Lathe Machinist – High-Precision Aerospace & Medical Work Join a world-class, climate-controlled precision machining facility where you’ll run advanced CNC lathes, work with exotic materials, and produce tight-tolera…
$65k
Randstad Staffing is hiring a CNC Machinist Level 3 on a Direct Hire basis in Plymouth, MN. This person will be the backbone of the machining operations. Ability to set-up and operate various Mill and Lathe machinery wit…
$60k
Role Randstad Staffing is partnering with a leading medical device manufacturer in Brooklyn Park, MN, to hire a skilled CNC Swiss Machinist II. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating Citizen S…
$75k
Swiss Machinist Direct-Hire 1st, 2nd and weekend shifts available We are searching for a Swiss Machinist to support our manufacturing facility on our weekend day shift. A Swiss Machinist is responsible for set ups and op…
$17 - $21 per hour
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$24 - $38 per hour
Job Title: CNC Machinist To Book a Meeting Click Here: Job Description As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for operating various mill and lathe CNC machines, including brands such as Makino Mills. You will perfor…
$25 - $35 per hour
Gpac just partnered with a growing manufacturing company seeking a Manual Machinist. Competitive pay, benefits, bonuses, and flexible hours (6AM-6PM) Experience: 1+ year of mill and lathe experience Experience with alumi…
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What machinists earn in Minneapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $19–$25 | $39k–$51k |
| Journeyman | $24–$31 | $49k–$65k |
| Master / Lead | $29–$42 | $61k–$87k |
Adjusted for the Minneapolis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
CNC setup and operationG-code and CAM softwareBlueprint and GD&T readingMicrometers and calipersManual lathe and mill workTooling and speeds/feedsQuality inspectionShop math and trigonometry
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through setting up a CNC mill for a new part.
Cover reviewing the print, workholding, tool setup and offsets, proving the program, and first-article inspection. Sequence and care are what they listen for.
How comfortable are you reading GD&T on a print?
Be honest about your level and give an example, like holding a true-position callout. If you are stronger on limit dimensions, say so.
A part starts drifting out of tolerance mid-run. What do you check?
Name the suspects in order: tool wear, thermal growth, workholding, and offsets. Show you adjust based on measurement, not guesswork.
What is your experience writing or editing G-code?
Distinguish between editing programs at the control and programming in CAM. Name the controls and software, such as Fanuc, Haas, or Mastercam.
What is the tightest tolerance you regularly hold, and on what material?
Give a real number with context. Holding a few tenths on stainless says more than any adjective.
How do you document your setups for repeat jobs?
Describe setup sheets, tool lists, and photos so the next run starts fast. Shops value machinists who make jobs repeatable.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For machinists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the tightest tolerances you hold routinely and the materials you cut.
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Name your controls and CAM software: Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Mastercam, or Fusion 360.
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Distinguish operator, setup, and programming experience; each pays differently.
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List NIMS credentials or a completed machinist apprenticeship if you have them.
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Mention inspection skills and equipment, from micrometers to CMM experience.
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Include industry context such as aerospace, medical, or job-shop work, since tolerance culture differs.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Machine Operator
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Machinist
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CNC Programmer
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Tool and Die Maker or Shop Lead
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