TEMP Machine Operator-CNC

QPS Employment Group; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group has a great Machine Operator-CNC position available in Freeport, IL. This temporary role offers $24.00 per hour and involves operating CNC machinery to support production, inventory management, and quality checks.

Responsibilities include loading materials, maintaining tooling, performing inspections, and collaborating with Planning and other departments to meet production goals. A strong attendance record, initiative, and willingness to learn are required, with overtime

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and ERP software (JD Edwards preferred).
• Strong understanding of tooling maintenance and performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of quality inspection procedures and standards.
• Perform routine checks and minor maintenance; report major issues to technicians.
• Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
• Good attendance record; no culpable absences.
• Effective communication skills with supervisor and team.
• Demonstrates initiative, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Available for overtime when necessary to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Load raw materials into the inventory system.
• Store and retrieve offcuts for reuse in production processes.
• Monitor tooling performance and coordinate timely replacements.
• Perform quality inspections on finished goods to ensure compliance with standards
• Perform routine checks and minor maintenance; report major issues to technicians.
• Collaborate with the Planning department to meet production requirements.
• Complete daily inventory cycle counts following standardized work instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the machine operation area.
• Execute system transactions in MRP/ERP and generate required reports.
• Work safely and effectively, adhering to all safety protocols.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth material flow.

Skills

CNC operation

Inventory & ERP

Tooling maintenance

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Attendance

Communication

Initiative

Overtime availability

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Job description

Position Title: Machine Operator-CNC Wage: $24.00 per hour

QPS Employment Group has a great Machine Operator-CNC position available at a company in Freeport, IL. This is a temporary position.

Machine Operator-CNC Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Load raw materials into the inventory system.
• Store and retrieve offcuts for reuse in production processes.
• Monitor tooling performance and coordinate timely replacements.
• Perform quality inspections on finished goods to ensure compliance with standards
• Perform routine checks and minor maintenance; report major issues to technicians.
• Collaborate with the Planning department to meet production requirements.
• Complete daily inventory cycle counts following standardized work instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the machine operation area.
• Execute system transactions in MRP/ERP and generate required reports.
• Work safely and effectively, adhering to all safety protocols.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth material flow.

Machine Operator-CNC Requirements:

• Experience operating CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and ERP software (JD Edwards preferred).
• Strong understanding of tooling maintenance and performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of quality inspection procedures and standards.
• Perform routine checks and minor maintenance; report major issues to technicians.
• Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
• Good attendance record; no culpable absences.
• Effective communication skills with supervisor and team.
• Demonstrates initiative, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Available for overtime when necessary to meet production goals.

IND038 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!

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 process
• Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!
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