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CNC Machinist/ Setup Operator

MetalQuest
MetalQuest Salary
Post Falls, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026

CNC Machinist/Setup Operator


MetalQuest Unlimited’s goal is to provide the ultimate level of customer satisfaction. With our commitment to quality, we continue to strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our team manufactures component parts and assemblies for multiple industries, including firearms, agriculture, oil & gas, and hydraulics. We aim to be a global supplier of choice through innovation and teamwork.


Responsibilities:

  • Operate multi-spindle, twin turret/twin spindle and triple turret/twin spindle lathes
  • Read blueprints and interpret GD&T
  • Solidly understand G-code and have the ability to make program modifications on the shop floor
  • Act as a mentor and trainer to share knowledge and answer questions
  • Communicate clearly with team members, including managers, operators, and quality control personnel
  • Perform timely, detailed visual inspections of machined parts to identify functional and cosmetic issues throughout the duration of a job
  • Complete machine setups ranging from simple to complex on new or existing parts
  • Display high attention to detail and integrity while performing all job functions

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CNC Machining Certificate or 1-2 years of on-the-job experience preferred. 
  • Understand basic machining principals
  • Knowledge of blueprint reading and a working knowledge of Geometric tolerancing and calculating
  • Understand mathematical formulas used to calculate product dimensioning
  • Experience using gauges and other quality measuring equipment
  • Must be able to read work instructions, quality documents, and other pertinent written job material 
  • Qualifications listed are preferred, but not required
  • Wages will be determined based on a candidate's proficiency in the qualifications listed above, as well as their ability to independently execute each job function

Why work at MetalQuest?


  • Flexibility
  • Team-Oriented Company Culture
  • Competitive Pay

Salary : $26 - $36

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