CNC Machinist/Operator

Company: Platinum Industrial
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Hiring Update – Aerospace/Defense Openings As demand continues to ramp up in the Aerospace/Defense industry, we are actively looking to fill the following positions. If you know candidates who would be a good fit, please reach out. 1st Shift Swiss Setup/Operator Pay: $28–$35/hour Responsibilities: Set up new parts for production, run production, or train an operator and hand off projects. Experience: Ideally 5–7 years with tight tolerance parts in aerospace/defense; flexible if market candidates have different backgrounds. Preferred Skills: Experience with Citizen equipment, microscopes, and deburring. 1st Shift Lathe/Turning Machinist (2 openings) Pay: $28–$35/hour Responsibilities: Set up and run production of parts. Experience: Ideally 3–7 years with tight tolerance parts in aerospace/defense; flexible if needed. Preferred Skills: Experience with HAAS, Hardinge, Miyano equipment, microscopes, and deburring. 2nd Shift Swiss Operator Pay: $28–$35/hour Responsibilities: Run production on already set-up parts. Experience: Ideally 5–7 years with tight tolerance parts in aerospace/defense; flexible if needed. Preferred Skills: Experience with Citizen equipment, microscopes, and deburring. 2nd Shift Lathe Operator Pay: $28–$35/hour Responsibilities: Run production on already set-up parts. Experience: Ideally 3–7 years with tight tolerance parts in aerospace/defense; flexible if needed. Preferred Skills: Experience with HAAS, Hardinge, Miyano equipment, microscopes, and deburring Machines & technologies you'll use: CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) CNC Swiss Lathe CNC Lathe (5 axis)

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