Safety‑Minded CNC Machinist: Mazak/Okuma Setup

SMS group Inc

Muscatine (IA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 73,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Paid vacation
10 paid holidays
401K with a company match
Paid lunches
Paid uniforms, internal metatarsal PPE
Training
Tuition reimbursement program and more

Job summary

SMS group Inc is seeking a Machinist to join our shop floor in Muscatine, IA. You will set up and operate Mazak, Okuma, and manual lathes, ensuring precision and safety in metalworking processes.

You should be hands-on, able to read blueprints, convert metric and standard measurements, and learn critical procedures. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

  • Converting metric and standard measurements.
  • Basic Trigonometry functions.
  • Ability to use and read precise measuring tools.
  • Ability to learn and understand critical processes and operations in assigned areas.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC and manual machines for metalworking applications.
  • Interpret assembly and blueprints drawings.
  • Follow proper safety precautions and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Measurement skills
Trigonometry basics
Reading measuring tools
Critical processes understanding

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mazak
Okuma
Manual lathe
G-code editing
Renishaw probing

Job description

SMS group Inc is seeking a Machinist to join our shop floor in Muscatine, IA. You will set up and operate Mazak, Okuma, and manual lathes, ensuring precision and safety in metalworking processes.

You should be hands-on, able to read blueprints, convert metric and standard measurements, and learn critical procedures. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment in a manufacturing setting.

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