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Skilled - CNC Operator

Breckenridge Hills, MO 63114

Posted: 09/17/2026 Job Number: 817939 Pay Rate: 58,240 Industry: Metals / Machine Shop

Job Description

Position Title: CNC Operator

Wage: $58,240.00-$74,880.00/year

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 2:00pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday, OT is voluntary when needed

QPS Employment Group is hiring a CNC Operator for a company in St. Louis, MO. This is a direct hire opportunity on 2nd shift.

CNC Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
CNC Milling
- Small CNC mills are used with pallet changers, allowing one pallet to be loaded/unloaded while the machine continues working
- Equipment includes 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines
- Haas CNC machines are used, including 5-axis equipment
- High-speed machining is utilized
- CNC milling work involves machining components from various materials, including composites and metals
- The basic machining concept is similar regardless of material
CNC Setup Operator
- Program CNC machines
- Read and interpret engineering drawings/diagrams
- Perform dimensioning and calculations
- Set up machines and tooling
- Run the first piece
- Inspect the first piece to ensure it meets specifications
- Make necessary machine/program adjustments
- Use measuring equipment such as calipers, tape measures, decimal measurements, and other precision measuring tools
CNC Mill - Level 2
- Read and write CNC programs
- Adjust programs and machine settings
- Set up machines
- Run machines independently
- Maintain accuracy and develop advanced machine-operating expertise
CNC Lathes
- Lathes are used for turning operations
- Additional features can be added during the machining process
- CNC lathes are used to produce various parts and components
- Okuma equipment is used
- Manual machines/manual machining capabilities are also available
CNC Router
- CNC routers are used for machining operations
- Vices can be added to the machine table to secure workpieces
- 5-axis capabilities are available

CNC Operator Requirements:
Key skills include
- CNC programming
- Machine setup
- Blueprint/diagram reading
- Precision measurement
- Mathematics and calculations
- Decimal measurements
- Caliper use
- Tape-measure use
- Quality inspection
- Machine operation
- Material processing
- Safety awareness
- Production prioritization

IND999

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! 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.

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