Tool Room Machinist

Position Title: Tool Room Machinist

Wage: $30-$35/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6am-2:30pm

QPS is looking for a highly skilled Tool Room Machinist who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and problem-solving. This is a hands-on role where your expertise truly makes an impact—creating one-off and custom components, collaborating directly with engineers, and interpreting detailed blueprints. If you value quality, enjoy variety in your work, and thrive in an environment where your experience is respected, this position offers the opportunity to showcase your machining talent and contribute in a meaningful way. This is an opportunity in Elkhorn, WI.

Tool Room Machinist Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Set up and operate manual Trak lathe and mill to produce custom tooling and one-off parts
- Work directly from detailed blueprints, sketches, and engineering drawings
- Collaborate with engineers and maintenance/production personnel to determine specifications for parts
- Inspect finished parts to ensure precise tolerances and quality standards
- Perform adjustments, tool changes, and troubleshooting as needed
- Maintain organized work area and adhere to all safety procedures
- Support continuous improvement and problem-solving within the tool room

Tool Room Machinist Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in manual machining (lathe and mill required)
- Strong blueprint reading and measurement interpretation skills
- Ability to machine one-off or low-volume custom parts, not high-production runs
- Experience working with engineers and collaborating on part design/feasibility
- Solid understanding of shop math, tooling selection, tolerances, and machining practices
- Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and craftsmanship

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
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