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Skilled - CNC Operator
 QPS Employment Group | |
52,000
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 United States, Missouri, O'Fallon | |
 Sep 04, 2026 | |
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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 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! CNC Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - 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 CNC Operator 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 IND999 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! 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. | |