CNC Operator II - Entry

Position

We are looking for a CNC Machinist to operate automated machine tools such as CNC milling, turning, and grinding machines. The role involves setting up equipment, operating machines, providing basic programming, and supporting lean initiatives to improve quality and productivity.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; paid holidays; employee wellness programs. $1000 sign‑on bonus.

• Manufacture sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs to meet marketplace demand.
• Set up equipment operation feed, speed, and temperature; follow established procedures for operating conventional and/or CNC manufacturing equipment for tasks such as cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling, and stamping to fabricate, form, or shape parts from raw materials.
• Select and measure raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing.
• Resolve issues related to the organization’s production, machinery, processing, and/or packaging operations.
• May include basic level programming.
• Set up and operate, in an efficient timely manner, machine tools such as mill‑turns, mills, lathes, or grinders.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Work from and read blueprints as well as set and check work to various quality control gauges.
• Move all materials, either physically or mechanically, necessary to complete assignments.
• Perform inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications and requirements.
• Set up and perform a series of machining operations on all CNC machines.
• Select proper cutters, determine adjusts feeds and speeds as needed, and replace cutters when dull.
• May operate two or more CNC machines simultaneously.
• Responsibilities are within the Manufacturing/Operations Function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.
• Perform specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g., IT development, research support, skilled trade).

• 1–2 years of experience.
• High School Degree.
• Requires vocational training or equivalent experience; may require external certification but typically does not require a university degree.
• Technical school certification or apprenticeship program completion preferred.
• Manufacturing experience of 1–3 years, automated/CNC work experience required.

• Basic troubleshooting and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to modify G‑code programs.
• Ability to handle basic or standard CNC complexity.
• Working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes.
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.
• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
• Receives verbal and written information.
• Completes all necessary documentation, electronic data entries, and communications accurately and timely.
• Understands written instructions and communicates them to others.
• Reads process instructions and drawings, recognizing and attending to details.
• Adheres to and follows all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to a 100% safe work environment.
• Supports Lean Enterprise initiatives and continuously strives to improve customer satisfaction through improved quality, reduction in waste, and improved productivity.
• Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) methods and proper use of precision measurement tools.
• Knowledge of shop math, including geometry and conversions.
• Manufacturing and product knowledge.
• Proven troubleshooting, decision‑making skills, and ability to work in a team‑based environment.
• Interpersonal skills with good communication in team environment.
• Not much variability to day‑to‑day operation tasks; works with a moderate degree of supervision.

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.