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1st shift- Machine Operators
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QPS Employment Group
Saint Louis, MO (In Person)
$46,800 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Job Description Position Title:
Machine Operator Wage:
$20.00- 25.
Shift:
1stHours:
6:30am-3:00pm QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity for a Machine Operator position at a company in Saint Louis, MO. This is a 1st shift position with the opportunity for hire. Machine Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Load raw materials or parts into CNC machines.
- Start and stop machine cycles (push-button operation).
- Monitor machines while running to ensure proper operation.
- Remove finished parts and prepare for the next cycle.
- Perform basic visual and measurement inspections on parts.
- Use basic measuring tools (calipers, gauges) to check quality.
- Keep machines stocked with materials to avoid downtime.
- Clear chips/scrap and keep work area clean.
- Report any issues, defects, or machine problems to leads or supervisors.
- Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
- Repetitive, hands-on work running the same machines.
- Standing for long periods in a hot manufacturing environment.
- Fast-paced production with quotas or output expectations.
- Minimal programming—most machines are already set up by higher-level machinists.
Machine Operator Requirements:
- Manufacturing, warehouse, or machine experience preferred.
- Ability to use basic measurement tools or willingness to learn.
- Good attention to detail and reliability.
- Ability to lift ~30-50 lbs. and stand for full shift.
- Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
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!