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Skilled Machinist
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QPS Employment Group
Saint Louis, MO (In Person)
$60,320 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description Position Title:
Skilled Machinist Wage:
$28.00- 30.
Shift:
2nd (training on 1st)Hours:
12:00pm-8:00pm (Mon- Fri); training 6:30am-3:00pm QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity for a Skilled Machinist position at a company in Saint Louis, MO. This is a 2nd shift position with the opportunity for hire. Skilled Machinist Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes (Okuma preferred).
- Write, edit, and troubleshoot G-code programs.
- Utilize Mastercam to create and modify toolpaths and programs.
- Perform machine setups including tooling, offsets, and fixturing.
- Run first-piece inspections and make program/tool adjustments.
- Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions.
- Monitor production runs to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
- Troubleshoot machining issues (tool wear, tolerances, finishes).
- Perform routine machine maintenance and basic repairs.
- Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve processes.
Skilled Machinist Requirements:
- 3+ years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong G-code programming knowledge (editing and troubleshooting).
- Experience with Mastercam for programming/toolpath creation.
- Experience running Okuma machines/controls.
- Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances (GD&T preferred).
- Strong knowledge of feeds, speeds, tooling, and materials.
- High attention to detail and quality. IND124 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. 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!