CNC Machinists

Position Title

CNC Machinist

$21.00-$25.00 per hour

1st; 2nd

6:00am-4:30pm; 2:45pm - 01:30am (Mon-Thurs)

QPS Employment Group is looking for experienced machinists to run CNC mills and lathes in a clean, climate-controlled shop in St. Charles, MO. Monday‑Thursday schedule, $21‑$25/hr., full benefits, and steady work in a precision manufacturing environment. If you take pride in accuracy and craftsmanship, we want to talk!

• Set up, load, operate and monitor CNC machines to maximize spindle utilization.
• Unload completed parts, inspect them, perform deburring and blending where required.
• Monitor machine operation: identify worn or damaged cutting tools, machine malfunctions, and stop or elevate as needed; read and interpret blueprints, measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers), basic dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform daily routine maintenance: maintain fluid levels, clear chips, clean machine surfaces, remove coolant, dust and debris.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area; adhere to safety guidelines, use PPE as required, report unsafe conditions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, 5S, workflow optimization) and meet production schedule targets.
• Communicate with co‑workers, supervisors, and quality/inspection teams regarding part quality, production status, and machine issues.
• Adhere to the company's Quality Policy, Mission Statement, customer satisfaction, on‑time delivery goals and company procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 2 years of CNC machining experience or currently enrolled in a machining program at a technical college.
• Ability to read basic blueprints, use measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers).
• Strong attention to detail, ability to perform in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work Monday through Thursday schedule (shift options available).
• Experience working in aerospace manufacturing environment (knowledge of aerospace standards a plus) preferred.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, JIT production methods preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math and measurements relevant to machining tasks preferred.
• Proven ability to maintain machine set‑up, tool changes, inspect parts for dimension/tolerance compliance preferred.

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