CNC Operator

CNC Lathe Operator

Location: Davenport, IA 

Industry: Job-shop Manufacturing

Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

We are assisting a growing high-precision job shop specializing in complex, one-off and short-run parts in their search for a skilled CNC Operator who can program and run either a 5-Axis Mill and/or a live tooling CNC Lathe.

If you thrive in a high-mix environment where no two jobs are the same — and you take pride in craftsmanship, problem-solving, and doing things right — we want to talk to you.

First things first... What's in it for you?

• Competitive Pay, based on experience
• Full Benefits Package: Employee paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Vacation

What You’ll Do

• Program, set up, and operate 5-axis milling machines and/or live tooling CNC lathes
• Work from solid models and complex drawings
• Optimize toolpaths for accuracy, efficiency, and surface finish
• Select tooling and work holding strategies independently
• Inspect your own work to tight tolerances
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and reduce cycle time

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years CNC experience (5-axis and/or live tooling lathe preferred)
• Strong CAM programming skills
• Ability to run complex parts with minimal supervision
• Experience in a high-mix, short-run job shop environment
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Ability to problem-solve and think ahead
• High level of accountability and pride in workmanship

Benefits:

• Employer paid Medical for employees. We pay all but $1 of your medical insurance!
• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $50,000 Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Paid Time Off:

• 2 weeks vacation after the first 90 days (3 weeks after 1 year)
• 10 paid holidays: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and one floating holiday

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate overhead cranes as needed.
• Comfortable standing or sitting for extended periods.
• Shop environment includes moderate noise and temperature control.
• PPE required: Steel-toe shoes and safety glasses.

KSI’s Talent Acquisition Team partners with companies to assist with their hiring needs. All positions are direct-to-hire opportunities with the employer.