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Skilled - CNC Machinist
 QPS Employment Group | |
52,000
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 United States, Illinois, Rockford | |
| 4040 East State Street (Show on map) | |
 Oct 17, 2025 | |
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Position Title: CNC Machinist
Salary: $52,000-$66,000 per year Shift: 1st Hours: 6:30am-3:00pm QPS Employment Group has a great CNC Machinist position available at a company in Rockford, IL. This is a 1st shift, direct hire position. CNC Machinist Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Set up, operate, and perform advanced adjustments on CNC machinery, including Mazaks, Doosans, INDEX, and Nakamuras, ensuring equipment is calibrated to meet precise production requirements. - Develop, prepare, optimize, and maintain CNC programs, part fixturing, tooling, and setup procedures to enhance production efficiency and quality. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex CNC machine issues, using in-depth knowledge of machinery to minimize downtime and maintain productivity. - Perform set-ups for CNC lathes/mills in your assigned area to ensure efficient production processes and assist operators/tenders. - Inspect parts during production using precision measurement tools, such as micrometers and calipers, to verify adherence to quality specifications. - Perform first-piece inspections, complete all quality and production paperwork, and monitor in-process inspections conducted by tenders. - Record production data and machine performance in ERP systems, ensuring accurate tracking of materials, adjustments, and output. - Provide guidance and technical support to CNC Operators and Tenders, assisting with setups, troubleshooting, and operational challenges. - Train operators/tenders on processes, procedures, and parts, ensuring they are equipped to meet on-time delivery and quality metrics. - Identify, document, and implement continuous improvement techniques to reduce setup times, improve production rates, machining methods, quality, and safety. - Work with additional Setup Technicians and the Engineering team to optimize machine performance, programs, and setups. - Maintain documentation for process equipment, such as setup sheets and monitoring logs, to ensure accurate records and smooth operations. - Oversee the scrap process for assigned facilities, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to established procedures. - Assure daily preventative maintenance is performed on assigned equipment and assist the maintenance team in reducing downtime when necessary. - Follow all safety protocols, ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain a clean, organized workspace. - Perform basic machine maintenance and assist with advanced maintenance tasks when needed. - Support by floating between various CNC machines to ensure smooth operations and meet production demands. - Any/all other duties as assigned. CNC Machinist Requirements: - Frequent lifting of materials and products up to 50 pounds and seldom lifting to 75lbs. - Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and/or adjust equipment. - Moderate reaching, pushing, pulling, gripping, and grasping. david.franz@qpsemployment.com 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. 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 | |