Precision CNC Operator: 5-Axis & Setup

Kelly; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a CNC Machine Operator to join a premier manufacturing client in St. Petersburg, FL. This is a temp-to-hire role with a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

shift and a pay rate of $25–$28 per hour. You will prepare, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes, translate instructions into G/M code for Fanuc or Mitsubishi controls, load materials, run test cycles, and inspect parts for quality. Proficiency with 5-axis mills or live tooling lathes (min 3 years) and CAD/CAM tools is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC operator experience with 5-axis mills or live tooling lathe (min 3 years).
• Good to read mechanical drawings and G code (Fanuc/Mitsubishi).
• Experience with CAD/CAM tools; Mastercam a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes to manufacture precision parts.
• Translate instructions into G/M code for Fanuc or Mitsubishi controls.
• Load materials, run test cycles, and adjust settings as needed.
• Supervise machines during operation and inspect finished parts for quality.
• Maintain machine and work area; report issues to supervision.
• Identify defects and document findings.

Skills

5-axis mills

live tooling lathes

G-code programming

reading drawings

math skills

communication

apprenticeship

US Citizenship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate/diploma in engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

Mastercam

Job description

Kelly is seeking a CNC Machine Operator to join a premier manufacturing client in St. Petersburg, FL. This is a temp-to-hire role with a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

shift and a pay rate of $25–$28 per hour. You will prepare, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes, translate instructions into G/M code for Fanuc or Mitsubishi controls, load materials, run test cycles, and inspect parts for quality. Proficiency with 5-axis mills or live tooling lathes (min 3 years) and CAD/CAM tools is highly valued.