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Skilled - CNC Mill Operator

Olivette, MO 63132

Posted: 09/29/2026 Job Number: 819777 Pay Rate: 20.00 Industry: Metals / Machine Shop

Job Description

Position Title: CNC Mill Operator

Wage: $20.00-$30.00 per year

Shift: 1st 

Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm (Mon-Fri)

QPS Employment Group is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Operator / Programmer to set up, program, and operate CNC milling equipment to produce quality components according to engineering drawings and production requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on CNC milling experience, with Mazak/Mazatrol experience strongly preferred. This is a 1st shift position located in Olivette, MO. 

CNC Mill Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, dimensions, specifications, and tolerances.
- Write, edit, and optimize CNC milling programs, including tool paths, tooling data, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters.
- Program and operate Mazak CNC equipment using Mazatrol or related programming software.
- Complete machine setups, including tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, program loading, and first-piece verification.
- Operate CNC mills while monitoring tooling, cutting conditions, coolant, chip evacuation, machine performance, and part quality.
- Inspect finished and in-process parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
- Troubleshoot tooling, programming, workholding, machine alarms, and chip evacuation issues.
- Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and minor adjustments.
- Work with Engineering, supervisors, leads, and production personnel to address manufacturability concerns and improve efficiency, setup times, and cycle times.

CNC Mill Operator Requirements:
- Previous CNC milling setup and operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
- CNC programming experience strongly preferred.
- Mazak/Mazatrol experience highly desirable.
- Ability to take a job from drawing review and programming through setup, machining, inspection, and completion.
- Strong knowledge of cutting tools, machining principles, speeds/feeds, offsets, and precision measurement.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality.
- Ability to stand and work on a manufacturing floor for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to safely handle tooling, fixtures, raw materials, and finished components.
- Forklift experience/certification preferred.

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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!
 
Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.
 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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