CNC Milling Machinist - 3rd Shift

About the Company

Krones Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and installs machines and complete packaging lines. Krones is an equal opportunity employer.

• Retrieve CNC programs and load them to the machine.
• Setup, load, and operate CNC machines to produce parts per prints.
• Edit G‑code and manually program using Mazatrol Control.
• Setup fixturing and create your own setups on the machine.
• Perform first piece and in‑process quality inspections.
• Setup cutters in holders and adjust height and length.
• Read drawings/prints to identify operations, specifications, and tolerances.
• Meet precise tolerances and finishing requirements.
• Use various hand tools to finish parts and verify dimensions.
• Use measuring devices such as micrometers and calipers to ensure specifications are met.
• Perform operator maintenance tasks such as oiling, greasing, and cleaning the machine (5S).
• Use forklift or crane to store and retrieve fixturing and other essential equipment.
• Operate other machines in the department as needed.

• High school diploma required; advanced education or apprenticeship preferred.
• 5 years of CNC mill set‑up and programming/editing experience required.
• Experience with Mazak machines preferred.
• Strong skills in editing G‑code and manual programming in Mazatrol preferred.
• Strong math skills and the ability to work from detailed part drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to move between work centers.

• Ability to lift heavy weights, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work in various conditions such as extreme heat and high noise levels.

• Clean and bright shop.
• Job shop environment (high mix, low volume) that provides great learning and growth opportunities.
• Hands‑on training and supportive team culture.
• 2nd shift premium of 10% and 3rd shift premium of 15%.
• Guaranteed at least 40 hours per week.
• Overtime optional and not mandatory.
• Sign‑on bonus of $5,000 for CNC Machinist 2 and $2,000 for CNC Machinist 1.
• Referral bonus of $2,000 for employees who refer a CNC Machinist that gets hired.
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental/vision and 401(k).
• This is a 3rd shift opportunity with 1st shift training.

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