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Precision CNC and Manual Machining Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, MO Other
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026
Build precision. Every shift.

Picture your day in a modern shop floor in St. Joseph, MO: you open a job packet, study a detailed blueprint, set up your machine, cut the first piece, and verify critical dimensions with micrometers and gauges. You tweak offsets, keep the spindle running, and ship parts that are right the first time—every time.

Role snapshot
  • Set up and run CNC and manual machining equipment for production and custom jobs
  • Interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders to plan the sequence of operations
  • Verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other hand metrology tools
  • Make in-process adjustments and tool changes to maintain tolerance
  • Monitor machine health; troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime
  • Load/unload raw material and finished components
  • Perform routine machine checks and basic preventive maintenance
  • Maintain a safe, organized, 5S-minded work area
What you bring
  • Hands-on experience in machining, CNC, fabrication, or manufacturing
  • Confident blueprint reading and job interpretation
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and measurement accuracy
  • Skilled with calipers, micrometers, and precision gauges
  • Attention to detail and reliable attendance
  • Comfort working independently and in a team environment
  • High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Proficiencies that stand out
  • Troubleshooting equipment performance
  • CNC tooling selection and application
  • Diagnostic thinking and root-cause problem solving
  • CNC programming
  • CNC machine repair fundamentals
  • Accurate tape-measure use
  • CNC setup and changeover
  • Precision measurement and hand metrology practices
  • Advanced inspection using gauges
  • Manual machining capability
Where you’ll work

Local Fabrication Company | Full-Time | Long-Term | Weekly Pay | St. Joseph, MO

Take the next step

Skilled machinists are in demand now. One application opens doors to multiple opportunities.

Call Express: 816-273-0038
Visit: expresspros.com/stjosephmo

2620 N. Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO 64506

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