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Posted August 22, 2026

CNC Machinist- 1st shift | $18-$35/hr

Key People Key Positions
Tulsa, OK, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Location: North Tulsa

CNC Machinist Pay Rate and Hours:
  • $18-$35/hr
  • Monday through Friday 6:30am-2:30pm
CNC Machinist Job Description:
  • Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
  • Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
  • Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
  • Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
  • Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
  • Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to international standards.
  • Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
  • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
  • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
  • Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
  • Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
CNC Machinist Skills:
  • Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Verbal Communication, Functional and Technical Skills, Controls and Instrumentation, Supply Management, Tooling, Coordination, Inventory Control, Attention to Detail, Judgment:
Key Personnel Benefits
While on Key Personnel’s payroll, you can access Key’s benefits package, including health, dental, vision, term life insurance, short term disability, PTO and more!
Apply today! In order to make the best use of your time, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Our office is located at 9717 E. 42nd St (TechRidge Office Complex on 42nd and Mingo), Tulsa, OK. Please bring a resume and ID to complete the I9 form between the hours of 8 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday.

Key Personnel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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