Lowell Inc

🔎 At a Glance

Company Name: Lowell Inc.
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Shop Type: Contract Manufacturer (High-Precision / Medical Focus)
Industries Served: Medical Device (orthopedic implants, instruments)
Typical Work: High-mix, tight-tolerance production + repeat programs
Machining Capabilities: Swiss machining, mill-turn, multi-axis milling (up to 5-axis), CNC turning, Wire EDM
Materials: Stainless steel, titanium, medical-grade alloys
Certifications: (Medical-focused environment; certifications not listed — can update if confirmed)
Shift Environment: Day shift + weekend shifts (3x12s)

About Lowell Inc.

Lowell Inc. is a high-precision CNC machining company located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, specializing in complex components for the medical device industry.

For over 55 years, Lowell has built a reputation as a trusted partner for manufacturing critical, tight-tolerance components — including orthopedic implants and surgical instruments. The team works closely with customers to translate design intent into manufacturable, repeatable processes, ensuring consistent quality from prototype through production.

With advanced machining, finishing, inspection, and assembly capabilities all under one roof, Lowell delivers fully finished components ready for end use — not just machined parts.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at Lowell work on:

• Part Types: Precision medical components, orthopedic implants, and surgical instruments
• Production Style: High-mix, complex parts with repeat production programs
• Typical Tolerances: Down to ±0.0001″ and submicron-level precision
• Programming & Setup: Setup-heavy roles with collaboration between machinists and engineering
• Materials Machined: Stainless steel, titanium, and other high-performance alloys

This is a shop where precision and process control are part of the daily work — not occasional requirements.

Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis)
• CNC Turning & Mill-Turn
• Swiss-Type Machining (up to 7-axis capability)
• Wire EDM
• Prototype through production machining
• Build-to-print manufacturing

CNC Equipment

Lowell operates a wide range of advanced equipment to support complex, high-precision work:

Multi-Axis / Advanced Machines

• Swiss CNC machines (up to 7-axis capability)
• Mill-turn and multi-axis turning centers (including Nakamura)

CNC Milling

• Horizontal and vertical machining centers (up to 5-axis)

CNC Lathes

• CNC turning centers with sub-spindles and live tooling

Support & Secondary Operations

• Finishing systems (centrifugal, vibratory, magnetic pin finishing)
• Micro-deburring under magnification
• Ultrasonic cleaning and polishing systems

Software & Programming

• CAM Software: (Collaborative programming environment — specifics can be added if confirmed)
• Programming Approach: Shop-floor editing + engineering collaboration
• Inspection Systems: Advanced CMM and vision systems

Quality, Inspection & Certifications

Lowell maintains a highly process-driven manufacturing environment supported by advanced inspection systems:

Inspection Equipment:

• Zeiss, Leitz, and Brown & Sharpe CMMs (scanning capability)
• Multisensor vision systems (OGP, Keyence)
• Optical comparators and toolmaker microscopes
• Surface profilometers and laser measurement systems
• XRF analyzers for material verification

Quality Processes:

• First-article inspection
• In-process inspection and process control
• Data-driven adjustments to maintain precision and repeatability

This ensures machinists are supported by a strong quality system — not left guessing.

Why Machinists Choose to Work at Lowell

Machinists choose Lowell because:

• Work on high-precision medical components that directly impact lives
• Clean, bright, and highly organized shop environment
• Advanced CNC equipment with a strong focus on automation
• Dedicated inspection and quality support
• Opportunities to grow into multi-axis machining, Swiss, or programming roles
• Stable company with 55+ years of proven success
• Competitive benefits including 401(k) with employer contribution and profit sharing

Open CNC Machinist Jobs

Lowell Inc. is currently hiring for:

• CNC Lathe Machinist – Weekend Shift (Nakamura / Mill-Turn)

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Lowell Inc.