CNC Machine Operators

Kelly; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a CNC Machine Operator to join a premier manufacturing client in St. Petersburg, FL. This is a temp-to-hire role with a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

shift and a pay rate of $25–$28 per hour. You will prepare, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes, translate instructions into G/M code for Fanuc or Mitsubishi controls, load materials, run test cycles, and inspect parts for quality. Proficiency with 5-axis mills or live tooling lathes (min 3 years) and CAD/CAM tools is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC operator experience with 5-axis mills or live tooling lathe (min 3 years).
• Good to read mechanical drawings and G code (Fanuc/Mitsubishi).
• Experience with CAD/CAM tools; Mastercam a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes to manufacture precision parts.
• Translate instructions into G/M code for Fanuc or Mitsubishi controls.
• Load materials, run test cycles, and adjust settings as needed.
• Supervise machines during operation and inspect finished parts for quality.
• Maintain machine and work area; report issues to supervision.
• Identify defects and document findings.

Skills

5-axis mills

live tooling lathes

G-code programming

reading drawings

math skills

communication

apprenticeship

US Citizenship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate/diploma in engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

Mastercam

Job description

Description

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a CNC Machine Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in St Petersburg, FL. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Temp to Hire

Shift: 7am-3:30 pm, Monday-Friday
Pay Rate: $25–$28/hr

What’s a typical day as CNC Machine Operator? You’ll be:

• Preparing, setting up, and operating a variety of CNC mills and lathes to manufacture precision parts
• Translating instructions into computer commands (G/M code) for machines such as Fanuc or Mitsubishi
• Loading raw materials and parts, running test cycles, and adjusting settings as needed
• Supervising machines during operation, making offsets, inspecting and measuring finished products for quality
• Maintaining machinery and keeping the work area organized
• Identifying product defects, completing documentation, and reporting to supervisors

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have proven experience as a CNC operator or setup operator, with specific expertise in 5-axis mills and/or live tooling lathes with sub spindle (minimum 3 years required)
• Are proficient in reading mechanical drawings and understanding G code programming (Fanuc/Mitsubishi)
• Are computer savvy; experience with CAD/CAM, Mastercam is a plus
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude, solid math skills, and a keen eye for detail
• Communicate effectively and can work independently or as part of a team
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent (certificate/diploma in engineering preferred) and have completed an apprenticeship
• Are a US Citizen (required per defense regulations)
• Can regularly lift 30-50 pounds and meet the vision and manual dexterity demands of precision manufacturing

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Put your skills to work.
There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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