Tooling Machinist

Leonardo DRS; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO is hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift CNC production roles. Shift times include 2nd: 4:30pm–3:00am and 3rd: 7:30pm–6:00am, Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts. The team emphasizes quality, safety, and continuous improvement while meeting customer commitments.

Required: High School Diploma or GED and 1–3 years of CNC machining experience. Competitive benefits and a focus on career growth are offered with flexible scheduling options where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of CNC machining experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality work to prescribed standards with focus on meeting customer commitments on schedule and within budget.
• Follow written work instructions and maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety procedures.
• Properly use required PPE.
• Operate a variety of machining mechanisms and CNC equipment with understanding of tools, coordinates, and machining procedures.
• Study specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and sequence of operations.
• Measure, mark, and lay out stock for machining.
• Verify conformance of parts using measuring instruments.
• Inspect and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your future starts here! Kick off 2026 with a career that makes a difference at Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO. We’re growing and actively hiring for multiple openings across a variety of roles. If you’re motivated, ready to learn, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Seeking applicants to fill 2nd and 3rd shift production needs.

Monday through Thursday (10hr shifts)

2nd shift: 4:30pm - 3:00am

3rd shfit: 7:30pm - 6:00am

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget
• Follow written work instructions must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Properly use required PPE
• Operate a variety of mechanisms, tools, or machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout and machining procedures
• Operate CNC equipment making inputs through control panel while understanding the machine coordinate system, tooling required, and what various commands will do.
• Study specifications such as blueprint, sketch, damaged part, or description of part to be replaced to determine dimensions and tolerances of pieces to be machined, sequence of operations, and tools, materials, and machines required
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining
• Verify conformance of work piece to specifications using measuring instruments
• May operate mechanism of machine, observe operation, or test with inspection equipment to diagnose malfunction or to test repaired machine

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years’ experience in CNC machining

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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