Skilled - CNC Operator

Monroechamber; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroechamber in O’Fallon, MO seeks a skilled CNC Operator to machine precision components in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Read blueprints, set up CNC mills, and use precision measurement tools to ensure tight tolerances and quality.

Responsibilities include studying specifications, calculating dimensions, marking stock, verifying with gauges, and maintaining equipment. 1st shift with potential overtime and a wage range of $52,000 to $72,800 per year.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a college/technical school is preferred, or 4–6 years of related experience.
• Ability to read, interpret blueprints, schematics, and shop drawings with accuracy.
• Comfort with mathematical concepts and measurement tools to ensure tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints or models to determine materials and machines.
• Calculate dimensions and determine the sequence of operations.
• Measure, mark, and scribe stock; verify dimensions with gauges.
• Set up and operate CNC mill to machine parts and verify conformance.
• Assemble parts and assess fit and function.
• Review dies, tools, and fixtures for potential improvements.
• Develop specifications for specialty tools and sketches as needed.
• Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CNC milling

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Position Title: CNC Operator

Wage: $52,000.00-$72,800.00/year

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, Potential for OT on Fridays

Location: O’Fallon, MO

Ready to put your CNC machining skills to work? We’re looking for a skilled CNC Operator to machine precision components and tooling in a hands-on manufacturing environment in O’Fallon, MO. If you’re comfortable reading blueprints, working with CNC mills, and using precision measurement tools, this is an opportunity to grow your career. If you’re a CNC professional who takes pride in precision, quality, and getting the job done right, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

• Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualize products to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts
• Calculate dimensions, plans layout, and determine assembly method and sequence of operations
• Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock for machining; verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances using a variety of measuring devices and gauges
• Set up and operate CNC mill to machines parts and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications
• Fit and assemble parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms
• Examine standard or previously used dies, tools, jigs and fixtures, and recommend design modifications regarding construction and function of part
• Develop specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draw or sketch design of product
• Maintain equipment through preventative maintenance
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from accredited college or technical school is preferred; or 4-6 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret repair manuals, blueprints, schematics, shop drawings, engineering notes, drawings, procedural manuals, and other mechanical reports; present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, supervisors, employees, and others
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as decimal equivalents, inference, and the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or schedule-form instructions
• Ability to talk, hear, see, and use hands/fingers to handle or feel
• Ability to regularly walk or stand for long periods of time for up to 10 hours a day
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, climb, crawl, or kneel
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; if greater than 50 pounds, will require assistance or the use of lifting equipment
• Machine shops and manufacturing facilities with occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• The noise level is moderate and occasionally high
• Work with machine shop equipment, forklifts, and occasionally near punch presses
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment is required when in the plant

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.