CNC Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Machinist

Kelly Services is hiring an experienced CNC Machinist in St. Louis, MO. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established precision machining company serving the aerospace industry, the U.S. government, and allied partners.

Pay: $20–$30 per hour, based on experience
Shift: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

 

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and milling machines according to blueprint specifications.
• Select and align fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials.
• Machine precision parts while meeting aerospace quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and dimensional specifications.
• Perform quality inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Make machine adjustments and modify program speeds and feeds as needed.
• Monitor machining operations and troubleshoot equipment or quality issues.
• Maintain production schedules while ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturing requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC machining experience, including CNC lathe and/or mill operation.
• Experience with Mazak, Fanuc, and Haas controls or equipment strongly preferred.
• Ability to accurately use calipers and micrometers.
• Strong understanding of precision measurements, including the difference between thousandths (.001) and ten-thousandths (.0001).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is a plus.
• Experience machining various metal and plastic materials.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a machining apprenticeship or technical training program is preferred.
• Journeyman-level machining experience is a plus.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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