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Skilled- CNC Operator

QPS Employment Group
24.00
United States, Wisconsin, Kenosha
5022 6th Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 12, 2026
Position Title: CNC Operator

Wage: $24.00 - $26.00/hour

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 3:30pm - 1:30am (Monday - Thursday)

A well-established manufacturing company in Kenosha, WI is restarting its 2nd shift and is seeking experienced CNC Mill Operators to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled CNC operators who are comfortable working independently, making machine adjustments, and producing precision parts to blueprint specifications.

Candidates should have a solid CNC milling background and be confident using precision measuring equipment. Some initial training may take place toward the end of 1st shift before transitioning fully to the regular 2nd-shift schedule.

CNC Operator Responsibilities:

- Operate CNC milling machines to produce parts according to specifications

- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions

- Perform machine edits and make necessary offset adjustments

- Understand and utilize tool offsets within CNC machines

- Change tooling as needed during production

- Inspect finished parts to verify dimensional and quality requirements

- Use precision measuring and inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, surface testers, and height stands/gauges

- Monitor machining processes and make adjustments to maintain part quality

- Identify tooling or machining issues and make appropriate corrections

- Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation

- Follow established safety, quality, and housekeeping procedures

Requirements for CNC Operator:

- Previous CNC milling experience required

- Strong blueprint-reading skills

- Experience using calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, surface testers, height stands, and other precision measuring equipment

- Working knowledge of CNC edits and offsets

- Basic understanding of changing tooling and adjusting tool offsets

- Ability to inspect your own work and recognize when adjustments are necessary

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts

- Ability to work independently on 2nd shift after training

Please be prepared for our AI recruiter to ask these mandatory questions:

- How many years of hands-on CNC milling experience do you have?

- Are you comfortable reading blueprints and using them to verify dimensions and tolerances while machining parts?

- Which precision measuring and inspection tools have you used regularly?

- What adjustments can you make independently on a CNC mill when a part begins running out of tolerance?

- Are you comfortable changing tooling, setting or adjusting tool offsets, and making basic CNC program edits when needed?

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?

- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers

- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.

Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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