$17 - $21 per hour
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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
Typical pay range
$57k
Median, full-time
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$24 - $28 per hour
CNC Mill Operator – 3‑Axis Machining | Aluminum | Long‑Run Production Join a clean, well‑maintained, and growth‑focused machining department where you’ll operate CNC Mills, perform daily blueprint reading, complete basic…
$75k
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 operation of Swiss…
$70k
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…
Randstad Staffing is hiring for a CNC Waterjet Operator in Bloomington, MN for a nationally recognized manufacturing business. This role ensures all equipment and processing areas are maintained in a safe, clean conditit…
$60k
Randstad Staffing is hiring for a CNC Swiss Machinist in St. Anthony, MN for a precision machining business for the medical device industry. Has been in business since 1950. We are looking for a full-time team oriented,…
$28 - $32 per hour
Job Description Job Description Machinist – Inventory / Tool Crib Specialist Looking for a Machinist to help support our metal manufacturing customers with their tooling/tool crib inventory systems. If you would like to…
$60k
Randstad Staffing is hiring for a CNC Machinist II for a precision machine shop in Lauderdale, MN. This role requires advanced technical expertise, problem-solving skills and proactive approach to improving machining pro…
$25 - $28 per hour
Job Title: CNC Operator – 1st Shift Job Description This role focuses on operating CNC Haas mills and lathes in a collaborative, relaxed shop environment. You will primarily run CNC machines, but you will also support ot…
$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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