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CNC Machinist Set up and operators

Express Employment - Saint Louis, MO

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$23-30 /h
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St. Louis, MO
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Take your machining career to the next level as a CNC Machinist (Setup & Operator) with our valued clients in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Jefferson County, MO. We’re looking for skilled professionals experienced with Toyota, Mazak, Mazatrol, Hardinge, and Fanuc-G code systems, who thrive on detail, precision, and high performance in a team-oriented environment.

Enjoy a pay range of $23–$30/hr, full-time stability, and the ability to put your advanced capabilities to work in clean, well-equipped, and safety-driven shops.

What You’ll Do

  • Set up and operate CNC lathes, mills, and grinders to produce precision components holding tolerances as tight as +/- 0.001 or smaller.

  • Interpret technical blueprints, schematics, and complex G-code or Mazatrol programs.

  • Perform tool changes, machine offsets, and part inspections using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

  • Proactively troubleshoot, adjust, and optimize machine functions for accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency.

  • Collaborate with skilled coworkers and supervisors on production goals and continuous improvement.

  • Consistently ensure part quality and document production activity.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.

What We’re Looking For

  • Hands-on CNC machining experience with proven proficiency in setup and operation.

  • Familiarity with Toyota, Mazak, Mazatrol, Hardinge, and Fanuc-G code machine systems.

  • Manual machining experience also a plus.

  • Ability to read technical prints and use a full range of inspection tools.

  • Trade, vocational, or technical school graduation a plus!

  • Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and problem-solving skills.

  • Reliable transportation.

Apply now if you’re ready to manufacture top-quality parts in shops where your expertise is valued and rewarded. Step into a role that moves your career forward while working alongside some of the best machinists in the region.

You should be proficient in:

  • CNC Tooling
  • CNC Programming
  • G-Code
  • Tape Measure Reading
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, Haas)
  • CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas)
  • CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak, Haas)
  • CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak)