CNC Machinist

Essex Industries; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Industries is seeking a CNC Machinist to program and operate CNC machines for precision components. The role involves maintaining quality, monitoring processes, and ensuring a safe work environment. Join a company committed to high-quality service and employee well-being.

Benefits

Paid time off

10 company holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & Development

401k matching

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of shop experience required.
• Completion of a 2-year trade school program or equivalent proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC machines to produce precision components.
• Monitor machining processes and suggest improvements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Machining

Programming

Precision Measurement

Education

2-year Trade School Program

Job description

We have operations in Saint Louis, Missouri, Huntington Beach, California, and Milford, Connecticut, serving local, national and international customers, both military and commercial. The company supplies platform controls, aircraft components, liquid oxygen equipment, and emergency breathing equipment to its customers.

Summary of Job:

We are currently looking for a CNC Machinist. This role includes programming, editing, and performing complex set ups and operate various metal working equipment to produce precision machined components to print as instructed by lead or supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Expertly use most hand, manual, and automatic machinery, fixturing and precision measuring equipment to complete departmental assignments.
• Maintain knowledge of additional pieces of equipment
• Program machine, fixturing, material, and paperwork preparation such as sharpening, locating, verifying, programming, editing, etc.
• Set up and proof CNC machines for runs to achieve a first piece quality product
• Set-up Times and Run Times; monitor for accuracy and feedback necessary changes to programmer/lead/supervisor.
• Monitor condition of job specific tooling or holding fixtures, make authorized changes.
• Setup machines for Machine Operator I, II, and/or III.
• Keep waste low, minimize scrap, use labor efficiently, and account for all parts on jobs.
• Operate machinery above company standards for both time and quality
• Suggest and implement improvements to machining processes.
• Improve on product through-put via additional operations such as multiple machine operation, deburring, cleaning, etc. whenever possible.
• Keep machinery and work area in a clean, safe, maintained, and organized.
• Assist in other areas in order to meet the production needs of Essex and its customers.
• Comply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job.

Requirements

• This opportunity is for the 1st shift with 3-5 years of shop experience and completion of a 2-year trade school program, or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
• The pay for this position starts at a minimum of $27.34/hr. when the minimum job requirements are met and goes up based upon a candidate’s experience and qualifications in a similar role. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance.

Why Choose Essex?

Since 1947, Essex has been offering high quality parts and services to our customers. Our employees are what makes that happen so we do our best to take care of what matters most, by offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees. It’s our commitment to making this a great place to work.

• Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible
• Paid time off
• 10 company holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training & Development
• Retirement Benefits – 401k matching
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Guller Foundation, the charitable arm of Essex Industries, contributes to various local organizations

About the company

Essex Industries is a leading supplier to the Aerospace & Defense industry, providing platform controls and aircraft components. Aerospace + Defense Essex expertise extends to other applications, with products such as emergency breathing equipment, liquid oxygen equipment and gas regulators.