CNC Machinist
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Missouri, St. Charles | |
 Nov 13, 2025 | |
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Position Title: CNC Machinist
Wage: $21.00-$25.00 per hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm (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! CNC Machinist Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Set up, load, operate and monitor CNC machines to maximize spindle utilization. Teal+1 - 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 escalate as needed. Read and interpret blueprints, measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers), basic dimensions and tolerances. - Perform daily routine maintenance: maintaining 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 team 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. CNC Machinist Requirements: - 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. korea.willingham@qpsemployment.com IND999 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. 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 | |