Position Title: CNC Machinist
Wage: $25-$35/hour
Shift: 2nd
Hours: 3:30pm-2am Monday-Thursday 10-hours
Do you thrive in a world of precision engineering and cutting-edge technology? Are you a pro with Haas machining centers, G&L boring bars, fluent in G&M code programming, and handy with a CAM system like Mastercam? Join us to create world-class parts and elevate your machining skills in a dynamic, safety-first environment. QPS Employment Group is hiring a CNC Machinist for a company in Milwaukee, WI. This is a direct hire role.
CNC Machinist Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Set up, program, and operate Haas vertical and horizontal machining centers, turning centers, and G&L boring bars with confidence
- Use a CAM system (preferably Mastercam) to craft programs that make parts come to life
- Develop processes, select tooling, and execute setups to produce parts with tolerances as tight as +/- 0.005"
- Perform progressive machining operations with dimensional accuracy and stellar finishes
- Ensure every part meets the highest quality standards through inspections and detailed documentation
- Provide feedback to optimize programs, tooling, and processes
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace—because safety is always the #1 priority!
CNC Machinist Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; Journeyman or a 2-year technical degree preferred
- Mathematical skills to navigate geometry, trigonometry, and machining layouts
- Critical thinking abilities to solve real-world machining challenges
- Physical stamina to handle frequent lifting (up to 50lbs), standing, climbing, and bending
- 2-3 years of CNC machining experience, with hands-on expertise in Haas machining centers (vertical, horizontal, or turning) and G&L boring bars
- Solid knowledge of G&M code programming; conversational programming skills a plus
- Basic programming experience using a CAM system, preferably Mastercam.
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and GD&T
- Deep understanding of carbide drills, end mills, inserted cutters, and boring tools
- Familiarity with machining ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including optimal feeds and speeds
- Confident in measuring lengths, diameters, straightness, flatness, and more
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.
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
- Over 40 years of staffing experience
Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
