CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated staffing support

Long-term placement

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist for a local client. This hands-on role requires setups, precision machining, and maintaining high quality in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include machine setups with hard jaws, soft jaws and angle plates; selecting speeds, feeds, and tooling; reading blueprints and tolerances; and inspecting parts with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and Go/No-Go gauges.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC Lathe and CNC Mill (both preferred).
• Able to read blueprints and interpret tolerances.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers).

Responsibilities

• Perform machine setups using hard jaws, soft jaws, angle plates.
• Select speeds, feeds, and tooling for each job and inspect parts.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and tolerances.
• Maintain production timelines while ensuring top-quality standards.

Skills

CNC lathe

CNC mill

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Tolerances/precision

Measuring tools

Job description

CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist

Express Employment Professionals – Hiring for a Local Client

Location: Kalispell
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift
Pay: $22/hour
Pre-Employment: 5-Panel Drug Test Required

Position Overview

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist for a reputable local client. This role is ideal for a hands-on machinist experienced in setups, precision machining, and maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform machine setups using:
  • Hard jaws
  • Soft jaws
  • Angle plates
  • Other appropriate holding and clamping techniques
• Demonstrate efficient machining practices to achieve:
  • Optimal surface finish
  • Reduced cycle times
  • Minimal setup time
• Select proper speeds, feeds, and tooling for each job
• Interpret and work from blueprints and technical drawings, including tolerance requirements
• Accurately measure and inspect parts using:
  • Micrometers
  • Calipers
  • Height gauges
  • Go/No-Go gauges
• Maintain production timelines while ensuring top-quality standards

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Apply correct machining practices to maximize efficiency and part quality
• Complete setups within expected timeframes:
  • Simple setups: 15–40 minutes (dependent on prior job setup)
• Understand tolerance requirements and adjust processes accordingly

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC Lathe and/or CNC Mill (both preferred)
• Ability to operate manual mill and lathe is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of:
  • Blueprint reading
  • Tolerances and precision machining
• Proficient with measuring tools and inspection processes
• Solid basic math skills, including:
  • Fractions and decimals
  • Ability to convert between both
• Ability to work independently and stay organized while meeting deadlines

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality
• Strong problem-solving and setup optimization skills
• Experienced in both manual and CNC machining environments
• Dependable and able to consistently meet production goals

Why Work with Express?

• Weekly pay
• Dedicated staffing support
• Opportunity for long-term placement with a respected local company