CNC Machinist - Lathe / Mills 2nd Shift

EFCO Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team. This role involves programming CNC machines, setting up jobs, and ensuring quality control throughout the machining process. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of blueprints and machining principles, along with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment. Join a company that values safety and efficiency, where your contributions will directly impact production quality and operational success. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC programming and manual machining is essential.
• Ability to read blueprints accurately and perform quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload parts for machining and set up jobs.
• Perform quality audits and troubleshoot tooling issues.

Skills

CNC Programming

Blueprint Reading

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Basic Machining Knowledge

Basic Programming Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Manual Machinist and CNC Programming Certificate

Two Years Equivalent CNC Experience

Tools

CNC Operated Lathes

Micrometer

Calipers

Bore Gages

Hand Tools

Tape Measure

Job description

Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM

The following list of job tasks and machine tools and equipment used is intended to be a representative example of the classification and may not include all the functions of the classification.

JOB TASK LIST

• Loading and unloading parts to be machined
• Setting up jobs
• Programming of parts that do not have an existing program
• Perform quality audit checks
• Troubleshoot problems with tooling or parts
• Accurately report labor on work order and Kronos
• Clean work area daily
• Perform routine maintenance
• Adhere to all company safety and environmental policies, procedures, preferred work methods, and actively participate in safety training and initiatives
• Other tasks as directed by supervisor

LIST OF MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED

• CNC operated lathes
• Calculator
• Micrometer
• Calipers
• Bore gages
• Hand tools
• Tape measure – Imperial and metric
• Others as required

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Read blueprints accurately and completely
• Manual Machinist and CNC Programming Certificate, or two years of equivalent CNC experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic machining knowledge
• Basic programming knowledge

Level II Job Classification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Climbing: Occasionally
• Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines
• Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment.
• Standing: Frequently to Continuously
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward bend in standing: Occasionally to Frequently
• Rotation in standing: Occasionally
• Elevated work: Crown level 5 lbs up to 2 mins occasionally, and rarely 20 lbs up to 20 secs
• Floor to waist lift: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 70 lbs, and rarely up to 100 lbs
• Waist to crown lift: Frequently 35 lbs, Occasionally up to 60 lbs, and rarely up to 90 lbs
• Front carry: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 75 lbs for 25 feet
• One hand carry: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 75 lbs for 25 feet
• Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally to Frequently
• Stooping: Occasionally to frequently
• Left hand grip: Frequently 85 lbs, Occasionally up to 100 lbs
• Right hand grip: Frequently 85 lbs, Occasionally up to 100 lbs
• Right and Left hand coordination: Continuous with average eye/hand coordination
• Push: Frequently 60 lbs, Occasionally 90 lbs, and Rarely up to 100 lbs for 20 feet
• Pull: Frequently 60 lbs, Occasionally 90 lbs, and Rarely up to 100 lbs for 20 feet
• One hand pull: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally 75 lbs, and rarely up to 90 lbs
• Two hand squeeze (adduction): Occasionally 50 lbs
• Reaching: Frequently to Continuously
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers are Frequently to Continuously

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

MAXIMUM PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Floor to waist Lift: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 70 lbs, and rarely up to 100 lbs
• Waist to Crown Lift: Frequently 35 lbs, Occasionally up to 60 lbs, and rarely up to 90 lbs
• Front carry: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 75 lbs for 25 feet
• One hand carry: Frequently 50 lbs, Occasionally up to 75 lbs for 25 feet
• Right hand grip: Frequently 85 lbs, Occasionally up to 100 lbs
• Left hand grip: Frequently 85 lbs, Occasionally up to 100 lbs
• Pushing and Pulling: Frequently 60 lbs, Occasionally 90 lbs, and Rarely up to 100 lbs for 20 feet
• One hand pull: Frequently 65 lbs, occasionally 75 lbs, and Rarely up to 90 lbs
• Standing tolerance: Frequently to Continuously
• Rotation in Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Right & left hand coordination: Continuously with average eye/hand coordination
• Kneeling: Occasionally to Frequently
• Two hand squeeze (adduction): Occasionally 50 lbs
• Forward bend in standing: Occasionally to Frequently
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently to Continuously with shoulders, elbows wrists, hands, fingers
• Elevated Work: Occasionally 5 lbs up to 2 mins, Rarely 20 lbs up to 20 secs
• Reaching: Frequently to Continuously
• Crouching: Occasionally to Frequently

Functional Job Analysis: Rarely 1-5% of the day