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CNC Machinist

JW Bell, LLC
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026

JW Bell, LLC is a premier manufacturer, dealer, and service provider of aggregate processing equipment and custom fabrication solutions. We partner directly with producers throughout the industry to deliver innovative equipment, exceptional service, and reliable solutions that keep operations running.

With the recent expansion into our new state-of-the-art facility, JW Bell continues to grow rapidly into new markets, including equipment rebuilds, custom manufacturing, machining, blasting, painting, and full-service support. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to grow with us and become a key part of our success.

JW Bell is looking for a full-time 1st shift CNC Machinist to set up machines, run parts and program the CNC mills and lathe.

The right employee will be reliable and able to work 40-50 hours/week depending on the schedule. This position involves being on your feet for long periods of time, bending, twisting and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Essential Functions

  • Understand and capable of operating shop equipment including live tooling lathe, large horizontal boring mills, modern vertical mill, radial drill, manual mills.
  • Set-up and operate machinery to verify accuracy of machine settings, perform part inspections to verify dimensional data, ensure shop performance, safety, and quality goals.
  • Machine new or repair metal products and equipment for both internal and external customers. This will include a diverse selection novel and “one time” parts as well as standard repeating rebuilds.
  • CNC programing at the machine using available prints / 3D models and existing programs as reference. This position requires you to be comfortable altering, updating, and editing programs on the floor, on the fly.
  • Simple hole, probe, and milling programs may be created exclusively on the floor.
  • Maintain daily PM, coolant concentrations, machine cleanliness, and basic trouble shooting.

Experience:

  • CAD-CAM programming familiarity
  • Manual programing at the machine
  • Cutting tool selection
  • Set-up and loading programs, fixtures, tooling
  • Skilled at reading and interpreting customer prints
  • At least 2 Years CNC Programming Lathes / Mills, including live tool lathes
  • Proficient in shop math
  • Two-year technical degree in machining or closely related field or equivalent shop floor experience
  • Ability to use precision measuring devices

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • CNC Machinist: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Cedar Rapids, IA 52402: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $40

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