CNC Machinist II

Kelly Services; Monument (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Kelly Services in Grand Junction, CO, is seeking a CNC Machinist II to operate 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC mills and lathes, with live tooling as available. You will follow safety rules and maintain 6S standards while fabricating precision parts from blueprints.

The role requires at least 5 years of machinist experience, GD&T skills, and Mazatrol or similar programming knowledge. Ability to lift 50–75 pounds and communicate clearly is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of machinist experience.
• Strong blueprint-reading skills with GD&T.
• Understanding of G- and M-codes and Mazatrol programming.
• Experience using hand-measuring and inspection tools.
• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds; physically capable work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC mills and lathes, with or without live tooling.
• Follow safety requirements and 6S standards in the work area.
• Operate a variety of hand and power machines.
• Use blueprints and drawings to fabricate machined components.
• Assemble cutting tools and monitor tool wear.
• Enter commands and adjust tool offsets and work positions.
• Calculate tooling feeds and speeds.
• Inspect parts with micrometers, dial indicators and calipers.
• Perform other assigned job functions.

Skills

Machinist experience

GD&T proficiency

G/M-code knowledge

Mazatrol programming

Blueprint interpretation

Hand tools

Lifting ability

Strong communication

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mazak Mill

Integrex

Job description

CNC Machinist II

Grand Junction, CO

Job details

• Pay: $35–$39 per hour
• Regular schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (10-hour shifts)
• Training schedule: Must be available to train between 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Flexibility is required.

Why apply?

• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• Work with a leading manufacturing organization
• Develop your skills on advanced CNC equipment
• Join a positive, safety-focused work environment
• Explore opportunities for long-term growth and skill development

What you’ll do

• Set up and operate 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes, with or without live tooling
• Follow workplace safety requirements and maintain 6S standards in your work area
• Operate a variety of hand and power machines
• Use blueprints, engineering drawings and verbal instructions to fabricate machined components
• Assemble cutting tools and monitor machine operations for worn or damaged tools
• Enter commands and adjust controls to set tool offsets and work positions
• Calculate tooling feeds and speeds
• Inspect parts using precision measuring tools, including micrometers, dial indicators and calipers
• Perform other assigned job functions

What you’ll bring

• At least 5 years of machinist experience
• Strong blueprint-reading skills, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Understanding of G- and M-codes and/or Mazatrol programming
• Experience using hand-measuring and inspection tools
• Ability to lift and load parts weighing up to 50–75 pounds
• Comfort with physically demanding work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High school diploma or GED; additional education preferred
• Experience with Mazak Mill, Integrex or other multi-axis machining equipment preferred

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

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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.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff