CNC Router (Anderson)
Alexandria, MNFull-time$22.55–29.7/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The CNC Router (Anderson) operates and sets up CNC machines to produce parts to specification and schedule. The role monitors machining, records production data, inspects components, changes tooling and setups, troubleshoots issues, and performs preventive maintenance. It also supports process and quality improvements while following safety practices and maintaining an organized work area.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Job Duties
Key Obsessions:
Operate Equipment Efficiently
Set up and operate CNC machines to produce parts that meet required specifications and delivery timelines.
Monitor machining operations and make adjustments to maintain consistent performance and throughput.
Accurately record part movement, run time, and material usage in the ERP system.
Identify and recommend process improvements to increase equipment utilization and reduce cycle times.
Produce Quality Parts
Verify part quality by inspecting machined components against prints and specifications.
Change tooling, fixtures, and setups as needed to maintain precision, repeatability, and quality standards.
Troubleshoot machining issues promptly to prevent defects and minimize downtime.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance part quality and reduce rework.
Maintain Equipment and Safety
Perform routine preventive maintenance and promptly report issues to ensure equipment remains in optimal condition.
Follow all safety policies, procedures, and work practices to protect yourself and your team.
Complete housekeeping tasks and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Monitor equipment performance and collaborate with team members to identify and address potential risks before they impact safety or productivity.
Minimum Education Required
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum High School diploma or equivalent 1 year machine operator experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Passion for excellence and influencing positive change
Ability to view and understand CAD drawings and use of Aagard software
Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment helpful
Familiarity with ERP systems and barcode scanning tools preferred
Experience or training with computers and ability to learn and use Aagard specific software
Must be highly safety conscious
Strong prioritization, time management, organization, proactive decision-making, and attention to detail
Sense of urgency and passion for excellence
Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time
Ability to lift up to 50lbs, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
Minimum Experience Required
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum High School diploma or equivalent 1 year machine operator experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Passion for excellence and influencing positive change
Ability to view and understand CAD drawings and use of Aagard software
Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment helpful
Familiarity with ERP systems and barcode scanning tools preferred
Experience or training with computers and ability to learn and use Aagard specific software
Must be highly safety conscious
Strong prioritization, time management, organization, proactive decision-making, and attention to detail
Sense of urgency and passion for excellence
Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time
Ability to lift up to 50lbs, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$22.55 - $29.70 / Hourly
Postal Code
56308
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
96698
Job Benefits
Benefits Offered:
At Aagard, we believe in investing in you—your health, your career, your financial future, and your well-being. Our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family with meaningful benefits.
Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family
No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.
Financial Security
401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.
Time Off
Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
Paid Bereavement Leave for life’s difficult moments.
Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.
Career Growth & Development Opportunities
Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart
Celebrate, Care, and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through life’s milestones, challenges, and celebrations.
Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions, helping you give back and make a difference.
Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect, learn, and grow with your peers.
Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.
At Aagard, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a team that cares. Your contributions matter here, and we’re proud to offer benefits that help you thrive at work and beyond.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,085 open Machine Operator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$22.55–29.7/hr
- Minnesota median$21–27/hr34 hourly ranges
- US median$21–24/hr609 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $26.13/hr, is 7% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the middle half of Machine Operator hourly ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 38 open Machine Operator jobs in Minnesota and 1,085 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- nVent3 open
- Aerotek2 open
- ARUNDEL MACHINE2 open
- Experience
- Machine Operator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (364 postings).
- Education
- 2 of the 1,085 open Machine Operator jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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