CNC Operator/Setup Machinist | St. Louis, MO

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a skilled CNC Operator / Setup Machinist in St. Louis, MO. The role involves setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC equipment to maintain tight tolerances and high-quality outputs.

Preference given to candidates with Tsugami or Swiss setup/programming experience. 1st and 2nd shift opportunities are available, and pay ranges from $20 to $32 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• CNC setup and operation experience required.
• Tsugami/Swiss experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and use micrometers/calipers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines in a production environment.
• Perform tooling changes, offsets, and machine adjustments.
• Read blueprints and verify parts to print specifications.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot machining or production issues as needed.
• Maintain production quality and efficiency standards.
• Support production runs while maintaining tight tolerances.
• Work closely with production and quality teams.

Skills

CNC setup and operation

Tsugami/Swiss experience

Blueprint reading

Micrometers/calipers

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

CNC Operator / Setup Machinist

Tsugami or Swiss setup/programming experience preferred

Pay:$20 - $32 per hour depending on experience

We are seeking a skilled CNC Operator / Setup Machinist to join our team in St. Louis, MO. This role is responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC equipment in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining tight tolerances and high-quality standards. Candidates with Swiss machining and/or Tsugami setup and programming experience are strongly preferred. 1st and 2nd shift opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines in a production environment
• Perform tooling changes, offsets, and machine adjustments
• Read blueprints and verify parts to print specifications
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools
• Troubleshoot machining or production issues as needed
• Maintain production quality and efficiency standards
• Support production runs while maintaining tight tolerances
• Work closely with production and quality teams

Qualifications

• CNC setup and operation experience required
• Tsugami/Swiss experience preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and use micrometers/calipers
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and production quality