What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Operator position at KSI?
CNC Lathe Operator
Location: Davenport, IA
Industry: Job-shop Manufacturing
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
We are assisting a growing high-precision job shop specializing in complex, one-off and short-run parts in their search for a skilled CNC Operator who can program and run either a 5-Axis Mill and/or a live tooling CNC Lathe.
If you thrive in a high-mix environment where no two jobs are the same — and you take pride in craftsmanship, problem-solving, and doing things right — we want to talk to you.
First things first... What's in it for you?
- Competitive Pay, based on experience
- Full Benefits Package: Employee paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Vacation
What You’ll Do
- Program, set up, and operate 5-axis milling machines and/or live tooling CNC lathes
- Work from solid models and complex drawings
- Optimize toolpaths for accuracy, efficiency, and surface finish
- Select tooling and work holding strategies independently
- Inspect your own work to tight tolerances
- Contribute ideas to improve processes and reduce cycle time
What We’re Looking For
- 5 years CNC experience (5-axis and/or live tooling lathe preferred)
- Strong CAM programming skills
- Ability to run complex parts with minimal supervision
- Experience in a high-mix, short-run job shop environment
- Strong understanding of GD&T
- Ability to problem-solve and think ahead
- High level of accountability and pride in workmanship
Benefits:
- Employer paid Medical for employees. We pay all but $1 of your medical insurance!
- 401(k) matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- $50,000 Life insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Paid Time Off:
- 2 weeks vacation after the first 90 days (3 weeks after 1 year)
- 10 paid holidays: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and one floating holiday
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate overhead cranes as needed.
- Comfortable standing or sitting for extended periods.
- Shop environment includes moderate noise and temperature control.
- PPE required: Steel-toe shoes and safety glasses.
KSI’s Talent Acquisition Team partners with companies to assist with their hiring needs. All positions are direct-to-hire opportunities with the employer.
Salary : $50,000