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Experienced CNC Set-Up Technician

QPS Employment Group
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Nov 06, 2025
Position Title: Experienced CNC Set-Up Technician

Wage: $30.00 + per hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00am-3:30pm (Mon-Fri)

QPS Employment Group has a great Experienced CNC Set-Up Technician position available at a great company in Glendale, MO. This is a 1st shift position with the opportunity for hire.

Experienced CNC Set-Up Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part program.

- Set-Up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three-and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.

- Measure and evaluate parts using precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers and gauges.

- Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.

- Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.

- Read and follow blueprints, sketches, diagrams.

- Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.

- Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with company procedures, rules, and regulations.

- Demonstrated experience with G-Code programming, MasterCam a plus.

Experienced CNC Set-Up Technician Requirements:

- Experience with Haas, Okuma and/or Mazak preferred.

- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience programming, set-up and operating CNC Mills and/or CNC Lathes.

- Must be able to stand up to 8 hours a day, lift.

- Must have good attendance.

- Must have consistent and reliable means of transportation.

- Manufacturing using Lean methodology experience preferred.

- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

bridgeton@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
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