Skilled - CNC Mill Operator

Monroechamber; Olivette (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant not specified

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Operator/Programmer in Olivette, MO. The role involves setting up, programming, and operating Mazak milling equipment to produce quality parts from engineering drawings.

The ideal candidate has hands-on CNC milling experience with Mazak/Mazatrol, ability to read drawings, and strong tool knowledge. This is a first-shift, on-site position offering competitive pay and safety-focused manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC milling setup and operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CNC programming experience strongly preferred.
• Mazak/Mazatrol experience highly desirable.
• Ability to take a job from drawing review and programming through setup, machining, inspection, and completion.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, dimensions, specifications, and tolerances.
• Write, edit, and optimize CNC milling programs, including tool paths, tooling data, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters.
• Program and operate Mazak CNC equipment using Mazatrol or related programming software.
• Complete machine setups, including tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, program loading, and first-piece verification.
• Operate CNC mills while monitoring tooling, cutting conditions, coolant, chip evacuation, machine performance, and part quality.
• Inspect finished and in-process parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot tooling, programming, workholding, machine alarms, and chip evacuation issues.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and minor adjustments.
• Work with Engineering, supervisors, leads, and production personnel to address manufacturability concerns and improve efficiency, setup times, and cycle times.

Skills

CNC milling

Programming

Machine setup

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Tools

Mazak Mazatrol

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Position Title: CNC Mill Operator Wage: $20.00-$30.00 per year Shift: 1st Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm (Mon-Fri) QPS Employment Group is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Operator / Programmer to set up, program, and operate CNC milling equipment to produce quality components according to engineering drawings and production requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on CNC milling experience, with Mazak/Mazatrol experience strongly preferred. This is a 1st shift position located in Olivette, MO.

Responsibilities

• - Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, dimensions, specifications, and tolerances.
• - Write, edit, and optimize CNC milling programs, including tool paths, tooling data, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters.
• - Program and operate Mazak CNC equipment using Mazatrol or related programming software.
• - Complete machine setups, including tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, program loading, and first-piece verification.
• - Operate CNC mills while monitoring tooling, cutting conditions, coolant, chip evacuation, machine performance, and part quality.
• - Inspect finished and in-process parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• - Troubleshoot tooling, programming, workholding, machine alarms, and chip evacuation issues.
• - Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and minor adjustments.
• - Work with Engineering, supervisors, leads, and production personnel to address manufacturability concerns and improve efficiency, setup times, and cycle times.

Requirements

• - Previous CNC milling setup and operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• - CNC programming experience strongly preferred.
• - Mazak/Mazatrol experience highly desirable.
• - Ability to take a job from drawing review and programming through setup, machining, inspection, and completion.
• - Strong knowledge of cutting tools, machining principles, speeds/feeds, offsets, and precision measurement.
• - Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• - Commitment to safety and quality.
• - Ability to stand and work on a manufacturing floor for extended periods.
• - Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• - Ability to safely handle tooling, fixtures, raw materials, and finished components.
• - Forklift experience/certification preferred.

IND999 About us:

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

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