Demo

1st Shift CNC Machinist

Mestek, Inc
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026

Mestek Machinery is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of the most complete, productive, and innovative metal forming solutions for the fabrication of HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings. Our family of companies –- Lockformer, Engel, Iowa Precision, Roto-Die, have decades of experience addressing every facet of the HVAC duct industry. The result is a combined knowledge and experience that develops cutting edge, precision technology and automated manufacturing equipment that improves productivity while ensuring the highest-quality finished ducts and fittings.

 

A machinist will operate manually controlled and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools such as lathes and milling machines, to cut and produce precision parts for machines, instruments, and tools. They control the machinery that produces the speed and cuts to create a specific part. The machinist will also be responsible for performing basic maintenance on the machines and replacing dull or aged parts as necessary.

 

Essential Duties

  • Plans for each day's machining by studying blueprints, engineering plans, and materials.
  • Analyzes information and finds the best solutions to problems.
  • Programs CNC mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points.
  • Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread-chasing operations.
  • Adhering to safety procedures and regulations to ensure safe operations.
  • Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
  • Continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions in our internal electronic system.
  • Confers with engineers, production, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

  • Ability to operate and program CNC mills or lathe.
  • Proficient computer and technical skills.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Team player.
  • Self-starter.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Have a valid driver's license.
  • Experience operating CNC mills and lathes in a production environment.

 

Physical Demands

The individual will regularly be required to stand. The individual will frequently be required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The individual will occasionally be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary.com Estimation for 1st Shift CNC Machinist in Rapids, IA
$47,596 to $60,179
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a 1st Shift CNC Machinist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the 1st Shift CNC Machinist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$77,596 - $95,368
Income Estimation: 
$103,451 - $147,195
Income Estimation: 
$140,279 - $184,407
Income Estimation: 
$95,686 - $120,121
Income Estimation: 
$116,256 - $149,125
Income Estimation: 
$37,726 - $46,705
Income Estimation: 
$51,902 - $64,610
Income Estimation: 
$46,685 - $59,878
Income Estimation: 
$43,603 - $55,670
Income Estimation: 
$51,669 - $66,452
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Income Estimation: 
$83,358 - $103,871
Income Estimation: 
$71,548 - $88,918
Income Estimation: 
$63,993 - $81,891
Income Estimation: 
$76,263 - $101,711
Income Estimation: 
$47,942 - $60,755
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Mestek, Inc

  • Mestek, Inc Rapids, IA
  • Job Description In a global market, design, develop, and manage projects to completion, on time and within budget, ranging from small scale to high visibil... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Mestek, Inc Westfield, MA
  • Scope of Position: Responsible for driving and managing the market strategy and technical evaluation during the sales process, while also working on other ... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Mestek, Inc Westfield, MA
  • Scope of Position: Provide assistance to Mestek representatives, customers, and employees while demonstrating a positive attitude. Act as a liaison between... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Mestek, Inc Farmville, NC
  • List what the person must do to perform the job to meet standards. Works from prints, specifications, charts, formulae, drawings, sketches, written and ver... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other 1st Shift CNC Machinist jobs in the Rapids, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • Productivity Inc Rapids, IA
  • CNC Machinist - Technical Sales Support Time to get out of the shop?! Excellent career opportunity to utilize your machinist background! We are seeking a m... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Hupp Electric Motors Marion, IA
  • About Hupp Electric Motors For more than 100 years Hupp has been a family-owned business that creates opportunity and relationships for our staff and custo... more
  • 6 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!