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.