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2nd Shift CNC Milling Machinist - Pacing
Company : RMS Company
Location : Coon Rapids, MN
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Overview
About rms
rms Company provides contract manufacturing of high-quality, tight-tolerance medical implants, components and sub-assemblies using cutting-edge technology. rms is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at www.rmsmachining.com and www.cretexmedical.com.
Milling CNC Machinist Position Summary
The Milling CNC Machinist operates CNC machines to support the manufacture of components and devices for the medical device industry.
Shifts Available: 2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday 3:30 pm - 1:30 am + Optional Overtime
Sign-On Bonus Available: $1,000-$5,000 dependent on level of experience!
Responsibilities
Milling CNC Machinist Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate Milling CNC machines
- Perform quality inspection on completed parts
- Perform preventative maintenance on Milling CNC machines to ensure consistent machine performance
- Complete tool changes
Qualifications
Milling CNC Machinist Position Requirements
- Operator experience with Milling CNC machines
- Strong math background, preferable in machine math/shop math
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Experience using a microscope
- Ability to read measurement equipment such as micrometer, caliper, pressure micrometer
Milling CNC Machinist Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Machining experience with medical components, devices, or instruments
- Previous experience with tight tolerances
- Programming experience with Milling CNC Machines
- Experience with set-up on Milling CNC Machines
- Experience in troubleshooting of Milling CNC Machines
rms Company Benefits
As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. rms also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.
rms Company also offers company specific benefits, such as:
- Onsite Clinic
- Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Social Events
- Annual Employee Appreciation Week
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.
Pay Range
USD $20.38 - USD $35.72 /Hr.Pay Range Details
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 hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.
Company Benefits
All Employees:
Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.
20+hours:
Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.
30+ hours:
Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.
(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)
Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
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Frequently asked questions
GD&T knowledge ensures precision in interpreting engineering blueprints, which is essential for producing tight-tolerance medical components. This skill helps CNC machinists maintain strict quality standards, reducing errors and rework in the specialized medical manufacturing sector.
Evening shifts often involve handling optional overtime and maintaining machine uptime during less supervised periods. The 2nd shift CNC machinist must be proactive with preventative maintenance and quality inspections to keep production consistent through quieter hours.
This role demands specialized proficiency in milling operations focused on medical devices, requiring sharp measurement skills with tools like micrometers and calipers, plus familiarity with microscope inspections and tight tolerance machining uncommon in general CNC roles.
RMS's focus on medical implants means machinists must adapt to high precision and cleanliness standards, plus navigate complex setups. Operating under a 2nd shift schedule also calls for self-discipline and managing shift-specific workflows in a specialized manufacturing environment.
Coon Rapids has a growing medical manufacturing sector, creating steady demand for skilled CNC machinists. This can lead to favorable hiring conditions, especially for candidates with milling experience and knowledge of GD&T, boosting chances of landing roles like at RMS Company.
The $20.38 to $35.72 hourly wage reflects competitive pay in the Coon Rapids area, balancing medical manufacturing expertise and shift differentials. Candidates with advanced skills or overtime availability can expect compensation towards the upper end.
RMS offers a unique blend of cutting-edge medical machining with comprehensive benefits like onsite clinics and tuition reimbursement. The second shift schedule combined with potential sign-on bonuses also makes it attractive for machinists seeking specialized roles and steady growth.
RMS promotes continuous development through training programs, Cretex University access, and tuition reimbursement. These resources help machinists deepen expertise in medical component manufacturing and advance into programming or setup specialist roles.
This position offers specialized medical device experience and a structured 2nd shift schedule, unlike many general manufacturing jobs. RMS's strong benefits and sign-on bonuses also provide extra incentives, making it competitive within local CNC milling opportunities.
Machinists regularly handle micrometers, calipers, pressure micrometers, and optical microscopes to ensure components meet tight specifications. Familiarity with these tools is critical for performing precise inspections and maintaining quality in medical device production.