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CNC Machinist 1 - 2nd shift

MSI Mold Builders
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
MSI Mold Builders in Cedar Rapids, IA is looking to hire full-time CNC Machinist for 2nd shift to perform levels one, two, and three machining work. Are you attentive to detail? Would you like to work for an innovative manufacturing company in a high-demand market? Do you want to be part of an organization that values you and takes care of your needs? If so, please read on!

These machining positions earn a competitive wage of $22 - $26/hour, based on experience. We provide excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, health savings account (HSA), paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), supplemental life insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), and company-paid continuing education. Additionally, off-shift work receives a 10% premium. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today to work for our manufacturing company!

About Msi Mold Builders

Since 1971, we have been using the most innovative plastic technologies and designs to deliver high-quality, low-maintenance, and efficient plastic molds! From designing and building various types of steel and aluminum molds for injection, structural foam, rim, blow, gas assist, structural web processes as well as aluminum limited-production injection molds. As the #1 choice in the plastic industry, we take care of everything, including design, creation, and installation. Our clients are diverse, but no matter if our products are for the medical equipment, agriculture, automotive, or heavy trucking industry, we have a product for them!

Our team is filled with hardworking professionals. We value their time, skills, and experience and ensure that they are being taken care of. In order to ensure the success and happiness of our employees, we provide them with great benefits, a supportive company culture, and opportunities to thrive and contribute to a high-demand market.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CNC MACHINIST - MACHINE OPERATOR

As a CNC Machinist - Machine Operator, you are the backbone of our manufacturing company. Your job is to operate the computer numerical control (CNC) machines that create the variety of molds our customers require. Each day, you arrive at your shift ready to perform precision machining. Your tasks include milling, turning, drilling, taping, de-burring, and inspection. At all times, you keep an eye out for any problems that might crop up, such as bottlenecks, defects in materials, or other inefficiencies, and you are proactive in finding solutions.

In addition, you ensure that we operate efficiently by monitoring the tool inventory, performing inspections for quality assurance, and taking care of regular preventative maintenance. A team player, you are eager to help us meet our goals, so you participate in the tooling selection for new techniques and help implement new procedures, equipment, and tooling. Each day is full of the hands-on work you thrive on, and you take pride in manufacturing high-quality molds!

Qualifications For Cnc Machinist - Machine Operator

  • 2-year CNC program certificate or diploma OR equivalent experience
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job

Do you have good communication skills, both verbal and written? Are you an analytical thinker and a great problem solver? Do you manage your time efficiently? Are you a team player? Do you follow directions to the letter? Can you work well under supervision and accept assistance with your machine setup? If yes, you might just be perfect for this machining position!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A CNC MACHINIST - MACHINE OPERATOR

2nd shift is Monday - Thursday, 3:30 pm - 2 am.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR MANUFACTURING TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this machining job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 52404

Salary : $22 - $26

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