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Estimated Pay info$19 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Saint Louis, Missouri

About this job

  • Expertly use most hand, manual, and automatic machinery, fixturing and precision measuring equipment to complete departmental assignments.
  • Maintain knowledge of additional pieces of equipment
  • Program machine, fixturing, material, and paperwork preparation such as sharpening, locating, verifying, programming, editing, etc.
  • Set up and proof CNC machines for runs to achieve a first piece quality product
  • Set-up Times and Run Times; monitor for accuracy and feedback necessary changes to programmer/lead/supervisor.
  • Monitor condition of job specific tooling or holding fixtures, make authorized changes.
  • Setup machines for Machine Operator I, II, and/or III.
  • Keep waste low, minimize scrap, use labor efficiently, and account for all parts on jobs.
  • Operate machinery above company standards for both time and quality
  • Suggest and implement improvements to machining processes.
  • Improve on product through-put via additional operations such as multiple machine operation, deburring, cleaning, etc. whenever possible.
  • Keep machinery and work area in a clean, safe, maintained, and organized.
  • Assist in other areas in order to meet the production needs of Essex and its customers.
  • Comply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job.


Requirements
  • This opportunity is for the 2nd shift with 3-5 years of shop experience and completion of a 2-year trade school program, or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
  • Second Shift Hours- Monday- Thursday 2:15PM-12:15AM, with potential over time.
  • Second shift positions include a 10% shift differential, which will be added to the employee's regular hourly compensation.

Why Choose Essex?

Since 1947, Essex has been offering high quality parts and services to our customers. Our employees are what makes that happen so we do our best to take care of what matters most, by offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees. It's our commitment to making this a great place to work.

Benefits
  • Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible
  • Bonus Opportunity
  • Paid time off
  • 10 company holidays
  • Training & Development
  • Retirement Benefits - 401k matching
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts
  • Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

The Guller Foundation, the charitable arm of Essex Industries, contributes to various local organizations

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Posting ID: 1270742444 Posted: 2026-06-20 Job Title: Cnc Machinist