CNC Machinist
Company: QPS Employment Group
Location: Franklin
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Title: CNC Machinist Wage: $25-$30/hour Shift: 1st
Hours: 8am-4:30 QPS is looking for a motivated CNC Machinist ready
to put their skills to work on advanced equipment in a fast-paced,
growth-focused manufacturing environment. This is an associate to
hire role for a company in Franklin, WI. CNC Machinist
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Set up, adjust,
and operate shop machine tools to perform complex machining
operations on close-tolerance parts in a high-mix, short lead-time
environment - Operate CNC machining equipment and supporting
equipment to meet precise tolerance and finish requirements - Read
and work from detailed drawings and specifications - Machine types
include CNC Vertical Mills, CNC Horizontal Boring Mills, CNC
Lathes, manual machines, and special-purpose machines - Perform
work ranging from simple parts to large, complex, high-value
components with critical tolerance requirements - Lay out and
self-inspect workmanship - Diagnose and resolve tooling issues and
machine malfunctions - Use a wide variety of precision measuring
instruments and perform detailed inspections - Apply proper
deburring techniques and operate deburring and finishing equipment
- Actively participate in continuous improvement, Kaizen, and Lean
manufacturing efforts - Perform general shop duties including
material handling, simple deburring, non-skilled machining, and
other production-related tasks - Follow all safety standards -
Perform light housekeeping (5S) and basic preventative maintenance
as assigned CNC Machinist Requirements: - High school diploma or
GED - Trade school certificate preferred, or equivalent combination
of education and experience - Minimum 1 year of CNC machining
experience (classroom experience counts) - Working knowledge of CNC
and conventional machining principles - Basic understanding of
G-code and M-code and ability to perform simple setups - Ability to
use a tablet for scheduling and labor tracking - Knowledge of
materials, fixtures, and appropriate tooling selection - Strong
adherence to quality standards and drawing specifications - Strong
sense of urgency and a “can-do” mindset with a focus on cost
reduction - Effective verbal and written communication skills -
Frequent standing, walking, talking, and use of hands - Occasional
lifting of 10-50 pounds - Ability to maintain close vision and
adjust focus - Must meet the physical and mental demands required
to safely perform essential job functions 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. 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 - Over 40
years of staffing experience Best of all, our services are 100%
free to job seekers! We are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. teresa.considine@qpsemployment.com IND022
Keywords: QPS Employment Group, Skokie , CNC Machinist, Engineering , Franklin, Illinois
