Lead Machinist III – CNC & Manual Expert

QPS Employment Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring an advanced-level Machinist III for a direct-hire opportunity in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The role focuses on interpreting drawings, setting up CNC and manual machines, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include creating and optimizing CNC programs, verifying with dry runs, tooling selection, quality checks, mentoring junior machinists, and supporting continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; machining certification preferred.
• 10+ years machining and machine setup experience preferred.
• Able to read blueprints and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications to determine machining requirements and tolerances.
• Set up and operate CNC and manual machines; select fixtures and tooling.
• Create, modify and verify CNC programs; perform dry runs and debugging.
• Inspect finished components to ensure conformance to specs and quality standards.
• Mentor less experienced machinists and apprentices; support continuous improvement.

Job description

QPS Employment Group is hiring an advanced-level Machinist III for a direct-hire opportunity in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The role focuses on interpreting drawings, setting up CNC and manual machines, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include creating and optimizing CNC programs, verifying with dry runs, tooling selection, quality checks, mentoring junior machinists, and supporting continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.