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Organization: Precise Products Corp.
Date Posted: February 24, 2026
Date Needed: March 16, 2026
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Primary Category: Tooling and Machining
Additional Categories:
Salary Range: $30-$40 Per Hour
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Required: High School / GED
Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years
Job Description:
Precise Products Corporation, an Employee-owned Precision Machining company has an open job opportunity in our CNC Turning Department. We are seeking a highly experienced CNC Lathe Setup & Programmer with extensive knowledge of Mazak machines and Mazatrol conversational programming. This role is critical to our machining operations and requires someone who can work independently program, set up, troubleshoot and optimize complex turning jobs in a production environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Set up and run Mazak CNC lathes, including multi-axis and live tooling machines. Programming using Mazatrol is a plus.
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions.
- Select tooling, cutting parameters, and fixturing to ensure optimal cycle times and part quality.
- Perform first article inspections and make necessary program or setup adjustments.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling and programming issues efficiently.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality and production teams to improve processes.
- Mentor or assist less experienced machinists as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of hands on CNC lathe setup and running experience.
- Experience with tight tolerances and precision machined parts.
- Solid understanding of cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and materials.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
Benefit conditions:
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Medical/Dental insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- 401K match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Pay frequency:
- Weekly
How To Apply: Contact Dan Barr - DBarr@Preciseproducts.com