CNC Machinist – Day Shift

Pay: $25–$26+ per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Shift: First Shift
Location: Kansas City, MO

Key Responsibilities

CNC Machine Operation & Setup

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  Operate CNC vertical mills and/or CNC lathes to produce precision parts according to engineering drawings and specifications.
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  Perform machine setups and teardowns, including installing and removing tooling, fixtures, workholding devices, and related equipment.
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  Load and unload raw materials, workpieces, and finished components.
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  Set up cutting tools, inserts, tool holders, and fixtures for production runs.
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  Establish and adjust tool offsets, work offsets, and other machine parameters as needed.
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  Follow setup sheets, machining instructions, and established operating procedures.
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  Monitor machine operation and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality and productivity.
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  Perform changeovers between jobs and prepare machines for upcoming production runs.

G-Code Editing & Program Adjustments

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  Read, review, and edit existing CNC programs using G-code.
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  Make program adjustments to improve machining accuracy, tool paths, and overall efficiency.
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  Verify program changes and ensure machine operations follow established specifications.
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  Troubleshoot machining and programming issues and make appropriate corrections.
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  Collaborate with CNC programmers, experienced machinists, and engineering personnel to resolve complex issues.
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  Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, setup procedures, tooling performance, and machining processes.

Quality Control & Inspection

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  Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, dimensions, and tolerances.
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  Inspect completed parts using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
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  Verify components meet dimensional and quality requirements.
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  Identify and report defective parts, tooling problems, and machining discrepancies.
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  Maintain accurate production, inspection, and quality documentation.

General Manufacturing Responsibilities

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  Perform routine machine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.
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  Monitor coolant, lubrication, and other machine operating conditions.
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  Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
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  Follow all applicable safety procedures and manufacturing standards.
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  Work with production and engineering teams to meet scheduling and quality objectives.
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  Support continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

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  Previous hands-on CNC machining experience required.
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  Experience with CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, or both.
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  Ability to perform machine setups, teardowns, tooling changes, and changeovers.
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  Experience editing CNC programs and making G-code adjustments.
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  Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and machining specifications.
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  Knowledge of cutting tools, workholding, tool offsets, and machining processes.
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  Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
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  Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
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  Basic computer skills and familiarity with manufacturing or ERP systems preferred.
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  Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
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  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
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  Dependable attendance and commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred Experience

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  CNC vertical milling and turning operations.
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  CNC machine setup and teardown procedures.
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  G-code editing and CNC program troubleshooting.
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  Tooling selection, offsets, and machining adjustments.
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  Blueprint reading and precision inspection.
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  Manufacturing process improvement and cycle-time reduction.
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  Experience with multiple CNC machine controls.

Work Environment

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  Industrial manufacturing and machine shop setting.
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  Work around operating machinery and moving mechanical components.
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  Exposure to typical machine shop noise levels.
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  Must follow established safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

Compensation & Schedule

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  Pay: $25–$26+ per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
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  Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.
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  Lunch: 30-minute lunch break.
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  Shift: Day shift.
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  Overtime: Occasional Saturdays may be required depending on production workload.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a hands-on CNC machinist who can confidently perform setups and teardowns, edit G-code, make machine adjustments, and inspect finished components for accuracy. This individual takes pride in workmanship, works efficiently with minimal supervision, and helps maintain consistent production quality.