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Milling Machinist - 1st Shift
Company : RMS Company
Location : Anoka, MN
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Overview
About rms Company
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: 1st shift - Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:00pm
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
Anoka’s manufacturing sector shows steady growth, especially in precision machining roles like milling machinists. Local companies, including RMS Company, actively seek skilled CNC operators, reflecting a favorable job market with competitive opportunities for those experienced in medical device component machining.
Anoka’s moderate living costs balance well with the hourly pay for milling machinists, which ranges from $20.38 to $35.72. This pay scale offers a solid standard of living locally, making CNC milling positions at RMS Company competitive compared to larger metro areas in Minnesota.
This role demands proficiency in operating CNC milling machines with a focus on tight tolerances for medical implants. Mastery of GD&T, blueprint reading, and use of precision tools like micrometers distinguishes this position from broader machinist jobs.
Growth pathways include mastering CNC programming, gaining expertise in troubleshooting milling equipment, or transitioning into milling engineering roles. Specializing in medical device manufacturing, as RMS Company supports, can further enhance career prospects.
Expect to operate and set up CNC milling machines, conduct quality checks using microscopes and measurement tools, and perform preventive maintenance. The Monday-Thursday schedule from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm supports focused production cycles with consistent machine performance.
RMS fosters a collaborative environment with monthly social events and wellness programs, enhancing team morale. Their commitment to training and tuition reimbursement reflects a supportive workplace where machinists can grow while maintaining work-life balance.
Beyond standard medical and dental coverage, RMS offers an onsite clinic, paid parental leave, and profit sharing. These perks, along with employee appreciation events, create an enriched benefits package uncommon among regional precision machining employers.
Hourly rates span from $20.38 to $35.72, reflecting experience and skill levels. This range is competitive for CNC milling operator jobs in Minnesota’s medical device manufacturing sector, ensuring fair compensation aligned with industry standards.
Certifications in GD&T, CNC machine operation, and blueprint interpretation are highly valued locally. Employers like RMS Company prioritize candidates with demonstrated skills in precision machining and experience handling tight tolerances for medical components.
Operators may face issues with maintaining precision under tight tolerances and ensuring machine calibration aligns with strict medical standards. Troubleshooting demands deep knowledge of both mechanical elements and software controls to prevent costly defects.