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QPS Employment Group

1st shift - Tool Room Machinist

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A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.

$48,235 / year median in Missouri

+4% projected growth

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1st shift

  • Tool Room Machinist QPS Employment Group 31.

15 Sep 01, 2026

Position Title:
Tool Room Machinist Wage:

$31.15 per hour

Shift:

1st

Hours:

6:00am-2:30pm (Mon-Fri) QPS Employment Group has a great Tool Room Machinist position available at a company in Glendale, MO. This is a 1st shift position with the opportunity for hire. Tool Room Machinist Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Analyze specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualize products.
  • Develop specifications from general descriptions and make drawings or sketches.
  • Compute dimensions and plan layout and assembly operations.
  • Work with precision measuring equipment to develop components within tolerance.
  • Examine standard or previously used tools, dies, and equipment repair parts, modify and build as appropriate.
  • Repair, replace, adjust, and align machinery and equipment components, using basic power and hand tools, specialized tools, welding torches, lifts and hoists.
  • Set up and operate machine tools (e.g., lathe, milling machine, grinder, hand tools) to machine parts.
  • Test machines after repair to ensure proper operation of the machine or equipment.
  • Perform a wide variety of duties to fabricate, repair, and maintain all dies and fixtures, and any other special tool equipment.
  • Work from simple drawings to complicated designs or samples and recommend design changes and improvements when necessary.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with company procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Perform Lock Out/Tag Out, hazardous materials and safety procedures as needed.
Tool Room Machinist Requirements:
  • Four years' experience as a Tool Room Machinist or a Journeyman.
  • Mathematical aptitude and strong math skills including geometry, algebra, and trigonometry.
  • Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of machines, tools, screws, threads, and tapers, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Production and processing aptitude including knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, complicated drawings, and specifications.
  • Critical thinking skills in order to detect issues in the creation process and find solutions to ensure the machinery creates the product provided in the draft.
  • Familiarity with working properties of metals, alloys, and tool steels and demonstrated ability to fabricate sheet metal, migweld, and braze.
  • Capable of designing jigs, form tools, and small fixtures.
  • Capable of holding precise dimensions with a close tolerance.
  • Capable of indicating in spindle heads, and aligning components.
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptable; able to work independently within a team focused environment.
  • Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronically controlled equipment is a plus but not required.
  • Knowledge of CNC programming is a plus but not required.
  • Tig welding and welding cast-iron is a plus but not required.
IND124 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 and 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.