CNC Machinist; 1st shift
Listed on 2026-08-28
-
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, CNC Machinist, Machine Operator
CNC Machinist (1st Shift)
At Kelly®, we're here to make job searching easier for you. We're seeking a CNC Machinist to work at a premier manufacturing client in Grand Junction, CO. This opportunity could be the one you've been looking for.
Pay Rate: $30 - $35/hr. (Negotiable depending on experience)
Work Schedule:
Mon – Thurs, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (10hr shifts)
Training
Schedule:
Must be available to train between 7am – 3:30 pm and 8 am – 4:30 pm (Flexibility is required.)
Why you should apply to be a CNC Machinist:
- Work with a leading organization in the manufacturing industry
- Advance your skills operating cutting-edge CNC equipment
- Positive, safety-focused work environment
- Opportunity for long-term growth and skill development
What's a typical day as a CNC Machinist? You'll be:
- Setting up and operating 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC mills or CNC lathes (with or without live tooling)
- Safely performing all tasks in compliance with workplace requirements
- Operating a variety of hand and power machines
- Working from blueprints, engineering drawings, and verbal instructions to fabricate machined components
- Assembling cutting tools and observing machine operations to detect worn or damaged tools
- Manipulating controls and entering commands to set tool offsets and work positions
- Making shop calculations to determine tooling feeds and speeds
- Inspecting parts using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, and calipers
- Maintaining 6S requirements in your work area
- Performing other assigned job functions
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
- Bring at least 5 years' experience as a machinist
- Are able to lift and load parts into machinery (up to 50-75 lbs.)
- Have strong blueprint reading skills, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Understand G and M codes and/or Mazatrol programming
- Can perform heavy labor and are comfortable with physically demanding tasks
- Possess good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Have good working knowledge of hand measuring and inspection tools
- Have a High School diploma/GED or higher education (preferred)
- Have experience with Mazak Mill, Intregrex, or other multi-axis machining (preferred)
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry—even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be a CNC Machinist today!
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).