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Machine Operator

Saint Louis, MO 63143

Posted: 12/13/24 Industry: Machine Operator Job Number: 132273 Pay Rate: $20 - $30/hr

Job Description

HireLevel is seeking a CNC Machinist in Maryland Heights, MO.

Our client was established in 2012 and is a contract supplier to the hydraulic, pneumatic, ball bearing, roller bearing, and automotive industries. All manufacturing practices, equipment, and technology proven for years in production in Germany were transferred to the St. Louis facility. 

Job Title: CNC Machinist
Job Type: Contract to hire
Location: Maryland Heights, MO
Salary: $20-30/hr. Based on Experience 
Similar Positions: CNC Set Up, Machinist
Shift Times: 1st Monday – Friday | 6:00am - 2:30pm

Work for a Growing Company in the Precision Machining Industry that recognizes and rewards your best efforts. 
Benefits once hired include:
  • Competitive Wages
  • Health Insurance & Benefits
  • Performance Incentives
  • Positive and Clean Work Environment

Responsibilities of CNC Machinist:
  • Obtain and review work order and part print to determine machine setup, production methods and sequence of operation as well as materials and tools required.
  • Load program into computer; write new programs or make necessary adjustments to existing programs based on calculations from work order or blueprint.
  • Select, position, and secure dies, tooling, and fixtures onto machine using ruler, square, shims, templates, hand tools, and built-in-gauges.
  • Position and clamp stops, guides, tracks, fixtures and turntables.
  • Load part into machine fixture and secure with clamps for machining.
  • Adjust controls to set and regulate machining factors, such as RPMs, wire speed, pressure, side rails, progression, depth of ram stroke, adjustment rolls, chuck, jaws, machine feeds and speeds, gearing and pins according to type of material used and written guidelines.
  • Prove out setups and produce a pilot work piece and verify conformance of machined work piece to specifications using measuring instruments, such as appropriate gauges, test fixtures, calipers and micrometers; make necessary adjustments.
  • Operate machinery and inspect parts to insure parts being produced retain tolerance, squareness, concentricity, parallelism and finish; move materials as necessary in the performance of duties.
  • Troubleshoot production problems to include adjusting and replacing dull or damaged tooling and fixtures.
  • Perform preventive maintenance to maintain and lubricate machine tools and equipment.
  • Complete paperwork regarding production time, inventory, and location of parts and enter into database system using personal computer.
  • etect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper supervision.
  • Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition; follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.
  • Transports waste from process container to waste container.

Requirements for CNC Machinist:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 1 years’ experience
  • Strong attention to detail  
  • Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion  
  • Strong oral and written communication skills  
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Thorough understanding of mechanics and other properties of machines.
  • Ability to follow written instructions, diagrams, and blueprints.  
  • Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
  • Ability to determine whether machinery is working properly based on specifications for expectations such as fixtures, cutting speeds, or feed rates.  
  • Requires a minimum of three years up to and including five years to gain sufficient experience to perform the requirements of the position.

If you refer someone to HireLevel and they are hired, work at least 30 days, and you are in good standing, we will send you a $50 gift card to say thank you! Submit your referrals at www.hirelevel.com/referral.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
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