CNC Machinist: Multi‑Machine Operator

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.; Riceville (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. in Riceville, IA is seeking a CNC Operator who programs, sets up, and runs laser, plasma, shear, and other CNC machines to produce parts. Prioritized work is based on production needs at that time.

Pay Range: $20 - $26.52 per hour. This role emphasizes reading drawings, measuring with calipers and tape measures, basic maintenance, and safe operation of lifting devices in a high‑efficiency manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of applicable position experience.
• Ability to interpret and understand work instructions, operating instructions, and prints to perform job task safety and effectively.
• Ability to use, read, and understand general tools used in fabrication (tape measure, protract, calipers, etc.).
• Ability to problem solve with attention to detail.
• Ability to count, find angles, and possesses basic math skills.
• Ability to proficiently operate two (2) different machines with little to no quality defects.
• Ability to effectively train new hires and cross-train existing team member(s) with little to no quality defects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company quality and safety standards while operating equipment and performing job responsibilities.
• Read drawings to ensure productions of parts are within tolerance through using various measuring devices such as calipers, protractors, tape measures, etc.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Use of basic hand tools including wrenches, hammers, prybars, grinders, magnets, pliers, etc.
• Operate various types of lifting devices including vac lift, overhead, gantry, and jib cranes while handling material weights up to 10,000lbs. Manual lifting up to 35 lbs.

Skills

Reading drawings

Using measuring devices

Troubleshooting

Tool handling

Mathematical skills

Operating multiple machines

Teamwork

Training others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Protractor

Wrenches

Grinders

Job description

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. in Riceville, IA is seeking a CNC Operator who programs, sets up, and runs laser, plasma, shear, and other CNC machines to produce parts. Prioritized work is based on production needs at that time.

Pay Range: $20 - $26.52 per hour. This role emphasizes reading drawings, measuring with calipers and tape measures, basic maintenance, and safe operation of lifting devices in a high‑efficiency manufacturing environment.