CNC Machinist

Express Employment - Kalispell, MT; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment in Kalispell, MT is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join our manufacturing team. You will perform setups using hard jaws, soft jaws, angle plates, and other holding techniques while maintaining tight tolerances and high quality.

You will read blueprints and travelers, set speeds and feeds, and operate CNC mills and lathes (3-4 axis VMC and 2-4 axis lathes) to produce parts on time. Proficiency with measuring tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CNC programming and manual machining.
• Ability to read prints and job travelers.
• Strong measuring skills with micrometers and calipers.]
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Responsibilities

• Perform setups using various clamping and holding methods (hard jaws, soft jaws, angle plates, etc.).
• Demonstrate correct machining methods to ensure best finish, fast cycle times, and minimal setups.
• Set proper speeds and feeds according to job requirements.
• Understand job tolerances and setup times — simple setups typically range from 15 to 40 minutes depending on prior part runs.
• Operate both manual mill and lathe.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, and part tolerances.
• Use and understand measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, and go/no-go gages.
• Maintain high quality standards and meet production deadlines.

Skills

CNC Programming

Manual Machining Skills

Blueprint Reading

Tools

CNC Mill

CNC Lathe

5+ axis capability

Job description

Job Description

CNC Machinist

Location: Kalispell, MT

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay Range: $20 – $30 per hour DOE

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CNC Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in setups using hard jaws, soft jaws, angle plates, and other holding techniques, while maintaining top quality and efficiency standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform setups using various clamping and holding methods (hard jaws, soft jaws, angle plates, etc.).
• Demonstrate correct machining methods to ensure best finish, fast cycle times, and minimal setups.
• Set proper speeds and feeds according to job requirements.
• Understand job tolerances and setup times — simple setups typically range from 15 to 40 minutes depending on prior part runs.
• Operate both manual mill and lathe.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, and part tolerances.
• Use and understand measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, and go/no-go gages.
• Maintain high quality standards and meet production deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Proficient with manual milling and lathe operations.
• Strong understanding of machining tolerances and setups.
• Ability to read prints and technical drawings.
• Skilled in the use of measuring instruments and inspection tools.
• Basic math skills, including working with fractions and decimals interchangeably.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Programming
• Manual Machining Skills
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)