CNC Machinist - Lexington, KY
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
CNC Machinist - 3M Lexington, KY
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This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
3M is seeking a CNC Machinist candidate for 3M Lexington
- Full-time
- Starting Rate: $30.60 with top out pay of $34.97 + Shift Differential
- New hires start with 3 weeks' paid vacation.
- Health, vision and dental start day one
- Employee stock discount
- 401K Match of 5%
Job Summary:
Performs more advanced set ups and operation of all conventional CNC machines and machining centers to machine both Tungsten and wet machining.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs advanced CNC machining related to forming and shaping of dispenser cathode emitting surfaces and bodies while holding tolerances, such as, +0 -.002 and operating multiple machines.
- Advanced CNC programming skills along with ability to operate a hand lathe.
- Performs basic machine maintenance and trouble shooting.
- Follow work instructions and method sheets.
- Works under minimal supervision based on task proficiency.
- Tasks are completed by utilizing grinders to shape and sharpen tools, making or selecting collets, surface finish comparison and analysis, referencing work instructions, method sheets and engineering prints to meet quality, productivity and efficiency of each operation sequence.
- Tasks also require the use of small hand tools along with constant work under a microscope to assemble all part types.
- Participate in all safety and regulatory training needed to fulfill the duties of the position.
- Follow all plant safety rules and regulations, wear PPE as required per procedures.
Required:
(Basic Qualifications):
- Possess a High School Diploma / GED or higher (completed prior to start)
- Must have CNC machining experience. (Hardinge talent 42 (Live tooling), Mori Seki, Hardinge Super precision & Okuma 3000 LB (Live tooling)
- Must run 2 machines.
- Materials to cut
- Tungsten
- Moly
- Kovar
- Stainless
- Aluminum
- Fluent in G & M Codes (Fanuc Controls)
- CNC Lathes & Mill Lathes
- Responsible for quality checks – AQL every 25ps
- Perform set ups
- Using tolerances of + or -.0002
- Associate's degree from two-year college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in CNC Machinist.
- Must be able to read and interpret drawings, follow routers, use math to perform basic calculations, and use basic handheld measuring tools.
Applicants who meet the basic qualifications above will be required to take and pass 3M elected testing as a part of the selection process.
Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment with 3M.
Work Location:
3M Lexington
Travel:
None
Relocation Assistance:
Is not authorized.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Pay Transparency:
The starting rate of pay for this position is $30.60. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits, etc.).
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