CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist 

An industry leading company, working hard to push the boundaries of technology while eradicating those same technological limitations, is hiring a CNC Machinist. With the best and brightest working to accelerate their impact on the industry, you will have the opportunity to learn and excel alongside a peer group with innovative ideas impacting the field every day. If you enjoy fast-paced creativity combined with problem solving in new and unexplored territory, this is the place for you.

The CNC Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining both manual and CNC equipment to produce precision components that meet tight tolerances and quality standards. This position requires a hands-on professional who takes pride in craftsmanship, efficiency, and accuracy. The ideal candidate will be confident working with Mazak/Mazatrol and Fanuc controls, comfortable handling both short-run and production jobs, and committed to maintaining a safe, organized, and team-oriented work environment.

Why You Want This Position:

• Starting Wage: Up to $25/hour, depending on experience
• Schedule: Monday through Thursday – 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Opportunity for someone with 1 to 2 years of experience to learn and grow their skills.
• Benefits for eligible employees:
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) 
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Set up and operate CNC and manual mills and lathes using various holding methods (hard jaws, soft jaws, angle plates, fixture plates, etc.) to produce precision parts within specified tolerances
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and tolerance requirements to ensure accurate setups and finished parts
• Check and edit CNC programs, verify offsets, and use MDI mode to prevent crashes and optimize cycle times
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other measuring tools to verify conformance and perform first-article checks
• Document setups, catalog fixtures, and maintain tools and work areas for repeatability and efficiency
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to maintain production flow, troubleshoot machining issues, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of CNC machining experience 
• Solid understanding of feeds, speeds, tooling, and G-code (including drilling, boring, and thread milling operations)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail
• Competent in basic math, fractions, and decimals; able to apply these skills in measurement and machining tasks
• Reliable team player with integrity, communication skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs 

Get in touch! Call or text 406-298-9154  to reach Eric, your career coach, in our Kalispell LC Staffing Office.

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