Precision Machining Technician — VMC & Engine Lathe

PWS Employment
  • Des Moines, IA
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Build precision. Shape solutions. Grow your craft in Des Moines.

    Our client is searching for a versatile technician who can thrive on both sides of the shop floor: Haas CNC VMCs and manual mills and lathes. If you enjoy making smart adjustments, reading prints with confidence, and leaving a clean, safe work area, this is your next step.

    Core responsibilities

    • Set up and operate lathes, mills, and grinders to meet exact specifications.
    • Interpret drawings/blueprints to define sequences, tools, and workholding.
    • Monitor machining; adjust tooling, offsets, and parameters to maintain quality.
    • Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot issues promptly.
    • Partner with teammates to elevate processes and throughput.
    • Maintain a tidy workstation and follow all safety standards.

    Must-haves

    • High school diploma or equivalent (technical training/certification is a plus).
    • Demonstrated experience as a machinist or similar role.
    • Hands-on time with Haas CNC equipment and manual machining tools.
    • Working knowledge of materials, tooling, and machining practices.
    • Comfortable reading technical documents and blueprints.
    • Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving.
    • Team-oriented communication skills.

    Proficiencies

    • CNC Tooling
    • CNC Programming
    • Manual Machining Skills

    Equipment you’ll run

    • CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (Haas)
    • Engine Lathe

    If turning ideas into precision parts sounds like your kind of challenge, let’s talk.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDes Moines, IA

    Skills

    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Latheunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vertical Machiningunmatched

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