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SKILLED - Machinist I
 QPS Employment Group | |
37,440
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 United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha | |
 Oct 16, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Machinist I
Salary: $37,440-$58,240 per year Shift: 1st, 2nd Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm; 2:30pm-10:30pm QPS Employment Group has a great Machinist I position available at a company in Waukesha, WI. This is a 1st and 2nd shift direct hire position. Machinist I Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Set up and operate CNC boring bars, CNC boring mills, CNC milling machines, CNC turning centers, CNC grinders, and other specialized machine tools. - Review blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, machining sequences, and setup requirements. - Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points using precision measuring equipment. - Perform CNC program verification, dry runs, debugging, and program edits under supervision. - Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials for machining operations. - Calculate and set machining parameters including speeds, feeds, coolant flow, depth of cut, and cutting angles. - Load, retrieve, and edit machine programs using CNC controls. - Monitor machine operation to identify malfunctions, tooling issues, or out-of-tolerance conditions. - Adjust machine settings as needed to maintain product quality and operational efficiency. - Inspect finished components and verify conformance to engineering specifications. - Modify and adapt tooling and attachments to support specialized machining needs. - Machine large, complex, or high-precision components with demanding tolerance requirements. - Assist in troubleshooting tooling issues and machine malfunctions under guidance from experienced machinists or supervisors. - Complete assigned work in accordance with safety, quality, and production standards. - Ensure completed work is available for final inspection and quality verification. Machinist I Requirements: - High school diploma or GED required. - Technical certification from a machining, manufacturing, or trade school preferred. - Two to three years of machining experience preferred. - Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered. - Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, schedules, work instructions, operating procedures, and maintenance manuals. - Ability to prepare routine reports and written correspondence as required. - Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. - Working knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. - Ability to perform machining-related calculations involving dimensions, tolerances, feeds, and speeds. - Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions. - Ability to analyze and resolve machining issues involving multiple variables. - Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment. - Ability to operate CNC controls and associated computer systems. - Ability to transfer, edit, and manage CNC machining programs. - Ability to access drawings and engineering documentation through electronic databases. - Ability to utilize production and labor-reporting software systems. - Regular use of hands, fingers, and arms for machine operation, measurement, and material handling. - Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing. - Occasional walking, sitting, climbing, and balancing. - Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds. - Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. - Ability to safely perform duties around machine tools and material-handling equipment. IND999 About us: 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 and 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. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. | |