Precision CNC Operator: Setup, Run & Quality

Viking Corporation; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group in Hastings, Nebraska, is seeking a detail‑oriented CNC Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate, monitor, and optimize CNC tools to produce precision components that meet quality and production standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years CNC experience; experience reading blueprints and using precision measuring equipment is preferred. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on quality, continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED and 1–3 years CNC machining experience.
• Experience reading blueprints and GD&T.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment and CMMs.
• Familiarity with SPC methodologies and quality documentation is a plus.
• Experience in programming or optimizing CNC processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, process sheets, engineering drawings, and work instructions to determine machining requirements, specifications, and setup procedures.
• Set up and operate CNC machines and other machine tools within an assigned work cell.
• Load CNC programs and retrieve machining instructions from the machine controller or database.
• Monitor machine operation and adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain dimensional accuracy and optimization.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections with precision measuring equipment and participate in SPC studies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMs

GD&T

Job description

Viking Group in Hastings, Nebraska, is seeking a detail‑oriented CNC Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate, monitor, and optimize CNC tools to produce precision components that meet quality and production standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years CNC experience; experience reading blueprints and using precision measuring equipment is preferred. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on quality, continuous improvement,