CNC Machining Jobs in Minnesota

The CNC machining industry is a key part of Minnesota's economy. According to hireCNC's own job board data, CNC machinists posting jobs in Minnesota show a median posted wage of $25.77/hour — the lowest state median we track, even though Minnesota shows some of the highest demand for Swiss CNC machinists on our board. That gap between demand and posted pay is worth knowing about whichever side of the hiring table you're on (see the full pay breakdown by role and state for context).

Minnesota is home to several schools that offer CNC machining-related programs, ranging from certificate and diploma programs to associate's degrees. Here are four notable CNC Machining Schools (in no particular order) in Minnesota:

1. Dunwoody College of Technology – Located in Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology offers CNC Machining courses and certificate programs for students interested in pursuing a career related to CNC Programming and Manufacturing. Their CNC Machining Certificate Program covers topics such as CNC programming, 3D CAD/CAM, G-Code programming, CNC machining operations and setup techniques.
2. Minnesota State University Mankato – This university offers an Associate Degree program in CNC Setup/Operation & Programming where students learn the skills necessary to operate CNC machines, including CNC programming and setup.
3. Anoka Technical College – Located in Anoka, this college offers CNC Machining courses and programs designed to help students gain an understanding of CNC machine operations and CNC programming. Courses focus on CNC lathes, CNC milling centers and CNC machining centers.
4. Rasmussen College – This college offers a certificate program in CNC Programming & Setup that focuses on the fundamentals of CNC equipment setup, operation and programming.

hireCNC sees steady activity from Minnesota shops posting CNC roles on the board, including a notable concentration of Swiss CNC machining openings. Browse current CNC openings in Minnesota to see who's hiring today, since the roster shifts as positions fill.

Minnesota's manufacturing sector remains a meaningful source of employment across the state. As equipment and processes keep advancing, shops continue to compete for skilled CNC operators, setup machinists and programmers — and with demand for Swiss machining running high relative to posted pay, machinists with that specialty may find real room to negotiate.