CNC Setup Machinist — 2nd/3rd Shift

Established Manufacturing Employer; Missouri; On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Established Manufacturing Employer is seeking a CNC Set-Up Machinist for 2nd shift (2:30 PM–10:30 PM, M–F) with a base rate of $28.59/hour plus $2/hour shift differential. A 3rd shift (10:30 PM–6:30 AM, Sun–Thu) offers a base of $28.59/hour with a $2.50/hour differential.

The role involves setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting CNC machines in collaboration with Engineering. Requirements include an Associate degree in machining or 5 years of machining experience, proficiency with drawings

Qualifications

• Associates degree in machining or 5 years of machining experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow setup instructions.
• Performs routine tooling setup and maintenance (drills, end mills, taps, reamers).
• Owns basic machinist tools (caliper, micrometer, test indicator) and uses them.
• Removes and installs vises and fixtures accurately and safely.
• Maintains/services CNC machines (coolant, cleaning, filters).
• Operates CNC machining centers safely with focus and minimal distractions.
• Performs basic troubleshooting of CNC programs.
• Calibrates measurement probes and setup equipment.
• Adjusts tool/work offsets and sets rotation for large parts.
• Prepares material with provided equipment as needed.
• Machines precision parts accurately and timely.
• Opens forklift and lifting equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain and troubleshoot CNC machines.
• Work with Engineering to produce tooling for manufacturing.
• Maintain tooling and perform routine maintenance on machines.
• Calibrate and test CNC setup equipment.
• Safely operate lifting equipment as required.
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Machining experience

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Shop math

Education

Associates degree in machining

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Test indicator

Tool setter

Job description

Established Manufacturing Employer is seeking a CNC Set-Up Machinist for 2nd shift (2:30 PM–10:30 PM, M–F) with a base rate of $28.59/hour plus $2/hour shift differential. A 3rd shift (10:30 PM–6:30 AM, Sun–Thu) offers a base of $28.59/hour with a $2.50/hour differential.

The role involves setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting CNC machines in collaboration with Engineering. Requirements include an Associate degree in machining or 5 years of machining experience, proficiency with drawings