Skilled - CNC Operator

QPS Employment Group; Breckenridge Hills (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring a CNC Operator for a company in St. Louis, MO. This is a direct hire opportunity on 2nd shift.

You will work with CNC milling on Haas machines (including 5-axis) and CNC lathes, performing setup, programing, and run/inspect of first articles. Reading drawings and precise measurement are essential.

Qualifications

• CNC programming, machine setup and tool interpretation.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings/diagrams.
• Precise measurement using calipers and tape measures; decimal measurements.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC machines and set up tooling.
• Run machines, including mills and lathes, and inspect first articles.
• Make adjustments to programs and machine settings to maintain spec.
• Read drawings and verify dimensions with precision measuring tools.
• Maintain safety and production priorities.

Skills

CNC programming

Machine setup

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Math calculations

Decimal measurements

Calipers

Tape measure

Quality inspection

Machine operation

Material processing

Safety awareness

Production prioritization

Tools

Okuma

Job description

Position Title: CNC OperatorWage: $58,240.00-$74,880.00/yearShift: 2ndHours: 2:00pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday, OT is voluntary when neededQPS Employment Group is hiring a CNC Operator for a company in St. Louis, MO. This is a direct hire opportunity on 2nd shift.CNC Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:CNC Milling- Small CNC mills are used with pallet changers, allowing one pallet to be loaded/unloaded while the machine continues working- Equipment includes 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines- Haas CNC machines are used, including 5-axis equipment- High-speed machining is utilized- CNC milling work involves machining components from various materials, including composites and metals- The basic machining concept is similar regardless of materialCNC Setup Operator- Program CNC machines- Read and interpret engineering drawings/diagrams- Perform dimensioning and calculations- Set up machines and tooling- Run the first piece- Inspect the first piece to ensure it meets specifications- Make necessary machine/program adjustments- Use measuring equipment such as calipers, tape measures, decimal measurements, and other precision measuring toolsCNC Mill - Level 2- Read and write CNC programs- Adjust programs and machine settings- Set up machines- Run machines independently- Maintain accuracy and develop advanced machine-operating expertiseCNC Lathes- Lathes are used for turning operations- Additional features can be added during the machining process- CNC lathes are used to produce various parts and components- Okuma equipment is used- Manual machines/manual machining capabilities are also availableCNC Router- CNC routers are used for machining operations- Vices can be added to the machine table to secure workpieces- 5-axis capabilities are availableCNC Operator Requirements:Key skills include- CNC programming- Machine setup- Blueprint/diagram reading- Precision measurement- Mathematics and calculations- Decimal measurements- Caliper use- Tape-measure use- Quality inspection- Machine operation- Material processing- Safety awareness- Production prioritizationIND999QPS 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!Why Work with QPS?- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search processBest of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.