Posted: 03/10/20252025-03-102025-04-21Job Number: 755774Pay Rate: 20.00Industry: Service
Job Description
Position Title: Manual Machinist - 1st Shift
Wage: $20.00 – $25.00/hour
Shift: 1st
Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm
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QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Manual Machinist at a company in Des Moines, IA. This is a potential to hire position for 1st shift. Apply today!
Manual Machinist Responsibilities:
- Use measuring devices such as micrometers and calipers as well as math to calculate dimensions and tolerances to set up machines
- Secure parts such as holding fixtures, attachments, and accessories onto machines
- Show understanding and appropriately use tools, materials, and machines to prep machine and operate it effectively
- Operate tools such as lathes and milling machines to produce parts to specifications
- Examine and test completed parts to identify any errors or defects and troubleshoot accordingly
- Diagnose machine malfunctions and adjust as necessary
- Evaluate experimental procedures to recommend changes or make modifications as necessary to improve speed of set up and production
Requirements for Manual Machinist:
- Able to effectively use measuring devices such as micrometers and calipers
- Able to demonstrate proper reading and understanding of blueprints, schematics and other drawings
- Familiar with use of four jaw lathe chuck
- Able to stand for duration of shift
- Able to maneuver up to 50lbs on an occasional basis
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- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
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