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CNC Mill Specialist - 1st Shift

Velosity

Forest Lake, MNFull-time$28.5–42.75/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$28.5–42.75/hr
Location
Forest Lake, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Velosity CMD is hiring an experienced CNC Mill Specialist for its Forest Lake manufacturing facility. The role sets up, operates, and maintains CNC milling machines to produce precision components, using blueprints, work orders, and Mastercam programming. The position works with engineers and project teams to meet production goals and includes a weekday first-shift schedule, hourly base pay, and a benefits package.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CNC MillingCNC ProgrammingBlueprint InterpretationTechnical Drawing InterpretationMastercam XShop MathEnglish Reading and WritingComputer UseCalculator UseLifting 30 Pounds

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentMachine Trades Certificate or Equivalent Work Experience3+ Years CNC Milling ExperienceU.S. Work Authorization Status

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Duties

Velosity CMD is hiring an experienced CNC Mill Specialist on 1st shift to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. A CNC Mill Specialist is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of CNC milling machines to produce precision components.

The typical pay range for this role: $28.50-$42.75/hour. This role is also eligible for a 5% quarterly bonus target.

*This role is eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus. Agency candidates and internal candidates are not eligible for this bonus.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.

Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, 9 holidays, and paid parental leave.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Who is Velosity?

Velosity CMD Company was founded in 1965 for the purpose of manufacturing plastic injection molds. We work with some of the largest medical device manufacturers, defense contractors, and other large, growing industrial companies. Our high-tech equipment is the backbone of precision manufacturing. CNC machining stations with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis capabilities enable us to perform multi-dimensional machining with unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.

High quality product, superior service to the customer and a dedication to the well-being of each employee has always been the goal. Today we continue to operate under that same philosophy and ideology. We employ the very best, highly dedicated engineers and mold manufacturers with combined industry experience in excess of 1000 years!

At Velosity our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Service. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short term and long term disability, flex spending, 401k match, and MORE!

Quarterly bonus for all employees

Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually

Great opportunities for growth & advancement

An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values

Clean, Air Conditioned, and friendly work environment

Casual Dress Code

Key Responsibilities:

Set up CNC milling machines with the correct attachments and parts to perform the job. Operate and monitor the machines to ensure they are running correctly.

Enter instructions into the CNC equipment based on blueprints, plans, and work orders. Use software like Mastercam to program the machines.

Identify and resolve issues with machine programming or operation to ensure smooth production.

Inspect finished products to ensure they meet specifications and maintain the equipment to keep it in good working order.

Work closely with engineers, project managers and other team members to meet production goals.

Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma/GED-General Studies

Certificate-Machine Trades or equivalent work experience: Preferred

Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.

3years experience operating CNC milling machines and programming them using relevant software.

Proficiency in CNC programming and operation, particularly milling machines.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.

Able to use a computer, calculator, read and write in English and do shop Math

Familiarity with MasterCam X (ability to back plot programs, and measure dimensions).

Physical & Mental Demands:

Standing, Walking, Kneeling, Bending, Reaching, Pulling, Twisting, Turning, Seeing, Hearing

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Work Conditions:

This is a non-smoking, professional tool shop with normal lighting, climate control. The shop environment may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in a tool making and/or molding shop.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, familial status, disability status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55025

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1814

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 3,259 open Manufacturing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$28.5–42.75/hr
  • Minnesota median$22–25/hr71 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr1,004 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $35.63/hr, is 52% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the top quarter of Manufacturing hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 105 open Manufacturing jobs in Minnesota and 3,259 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Manufacturing postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (1,771 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,671 of the 3,259 open Manufacturing jobs (51%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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