CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

R-TECH SAS; Wamego (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

R-Tech Tool & Machine in Kansas seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to set up and operate production machines, ensuring tolerances per engineering blueprints. You will inspect parts with precision and maintain tool alignment for world-class quality.

Responsibilities include calculating feeds/speeds, maintaining a safe, organized workspace, and using the MRP system to manage job progress. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering prints to verify tolerances.
• Proficient in measuring with micrometers and dial calipers.
• Knowledge of basic machine shop vocabulary.
• Ability to operate lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machines to meet tolerances.
• Inspect parts against drawings and ensure tool alignment.
• Calculate tool feeds and speeds; adjust as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and safety practices.
• Use MRP system to clock in/out and track job progress.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Quality Inspection

Tool Setup

MRP System

Safety Compliance

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Shapers

Grinders

Micrometers

Dial calipers

Job description

Summary/Objective

R-Tech Tool & Machine is hiring experienced CNC Machinist to work with our outstanding team of professionals. Your role will be to set‑up and operate production machines, requiring complex alignments, adjustment, and compatibility of tooling. A degree of problem solving to determine machine is functioning properly and tooling is installed correctly. Inspect parts against engineering prints to ensure tolerances have been maintained and promote world class precision. Responsible for a solid rate of proficiency, cleanliness, and organization of work area. Proven ability to maintain a positive attitude and good work ethic.

Essential Functions

• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner and complies with company policies.
• Determine the uses of personal protective equipment (PPE); identify the safety equipment and procedures related to safe work practices and surrounding environment.
• Able to run and complete parts using the MRP Network.
• Use the MRP system to clock in and out of jobs upon set‑up and completion.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Maintaining and filling out quality sheets to verify part tolerances.
• Knowledge of Basic Machine Shop Vocabulary.
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency and allowed time standards.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and dial calipers.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Align and secure work‑holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
• Conduct job hazard analysis for conventional mills and lathes, develop math skills for machine tool operation, and perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping on conventional mills and lathes, select work‑holding devices for mills, lathes and other machine tools.
• Calculate tool feed and speeds, remove material using milling and turning processes, align milling head, use a manual and CNC Mill or Lathe to center drill, drill and ream holes, change tools and tool holders on milling machines, and maintain tool life for job production. May perform other duties as assigned by management.