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Swiss Manufacturing Tech - Weekend Nights

Velosity, Brooklyn Park, MN, United States


Position Overview

Velosity Brooklyn Park is searching for a motivated Swiss Manufacturing Tech to join our engineering team. The Swiss Manufacturing provides daily floor support for Swiss machining operations through equipment setup, coordination, and execution of preventive maintenance, and collaboration with engineering to support process improvements.
Position is on site. Shift: Friday–Sunday 5pm–5am. Pay range: $33.00–$46.00. Eligible for a 5% quarterly bonus target.
Benefits

Insurance:

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
Other Benefits:

401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.
Additional:

Comprehensive 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.
Who is Velosity?

Velosity Brooklyn Park is a cutting‑edge medical parts manufacturer that enhances speed and cuts costs by engineering efficient processes. Our culture and values—Collaboration, Results‑Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction—are our competitive advantage.
Essential Duties

Interpret all G and M codes for a Citizen and a Star machine and program manually.
Lead advanced setups and program prove‑outs. Assist in process development with engineers, process technicians and supervisors.
Support the creation of training documents. Willing and able to train on production jobs as needed.
Communicate effectively across the team and clearly articulate subject matter.
Coach and mentor all hourly personnel on best practices for machining and operating in a production atmosphere to ensure employees across all shifts work to the same standards.
Troubleshoot complex machining job problems without supervision. Conduct root cause analysis for machining or quality issues.
Have an intermediate understanding of the electronic systems used in Swiss machining operations. Use electronic systems to support daily production activities, maintain accurate records, and help ensure smooth workflow between production and process support.
Learn and comprehend new machine technologies and types to train others to align with new projects.
Ensure preventative maintenance duties are completed for equipment and maintain a clean and safe work area. Support machine and process improvements.
Qualifications

Ability to effectively and efficiently balance competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
4+ years of experience, preferably in a medical device or component manufacturing environment.
Proficient with computer, calculator, and shop math.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
Verify products meet quality specifications visually using a microscope and dimensionally according to specifications or quality system requirements, including vision systems, CMMs, and hand tools. Use QC calculations/SPC data to perform offsets, tool changes and maintain dimensional integrity.
High School Diploma/GED.
Certificate in Machine Trades or equivalent work experience.
Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
Physical & Mental Demands

Standing, walking, kneeling, bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, turning, seeing, hearing.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Work Environment

This is a non‑smoking, professional manufacturing shop with normal lighting and climate control. This position may require moving throughout the shop and office and may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors customary in an injection molding/precision machining shop.
Protective Clothing Required

When in certain locations of the facility, eye and ear protection are required. Closed‑toed, slip‑resistant shoes are also required in certain locations.
Equal Opportunity & Other Legal Statements

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.
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.

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