Posted 8 days ago
CNC Machinist
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Operates and sets up advanced 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines to produce precision industrial components with tight tolerances, performing quality inspections and troubleshooting.
About this role
Overview
We’re hiring CNC Machinists for our precision manufacturing facility, making precision components for the industrial equipment industry on advanced 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC equipment. Every part requires extremely tight tolerances, making this a role for machinists who enjoy technical work and continuous improvement.
What makes this role different:
- Precision, tight-tolerance manufacturing
- Advanced multi-axis CNC equipment
- Growing production with long-term stability
- Dedicated training center and paid skill development
- Cross-training across machines and processes
- Clear advancement into higher-paying technical roles
Whether you’re an experienced machinist or a recent TCAT graduate with strong fundamentals, we’re looking for people who want to continue developing their craft. We’ll invest in your training while you build a long-term career with Kennametal.
Compensation
- $25 – $26 / hr
Hiring on 1st Shift
- 7am – 3pm
- Monday - Friday
Responsibilities
- Machine Setups: Perform complete setups and prepare machines for production.
- Machine Operation: Operate multiple CNC machines throughout each shift.
- Quality Audits: Verify parts meet dimensional and visual quality standards.
- Precision Inspection: Measure parts using precision inspection equipment.
- Offsets: Make tool wear and dimensional offsets as needed.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose machining issues and maintain stable production.
- Blueprint Reading: Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
- Documentation: Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years of CNC machining experience or recent machining program graduate
- CNC setup experience
- Blueprint reading skills
- Basic GD&T knowledge
- Precision measuring experience
- Mechanical troubleshooting ability
- Safe work practices
Preferred
- 3-, 4-, or 5-axis machining experience
- Grinding experience
- G-code knowledge
- Multi-machine operation
- Industrial manufacturing experience
- Continuous improvement experience
Skills
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