CNC Machinist

Location: Hollywood

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you're joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

The CNC Machinist is responsible for operating and adjusting CNC machine tools to perform standard and repetitive machining operations. This role works to ensure parts are machined accurately to specifications while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

Operate and adjust CNC machines (mills, lathes, or machining centers) to perform assigned machining tasks.

Follow written and verbal instructions, blueprints, and standard operating procedures.

Load and unload parts, verify dimensions using precision measuring tools, and perform basic part inspections.

Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and notify supervisor as needed.

Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring adherence to all safety and quality procedures.

Assist in basic machine setup and tool changes under supervision.

Record production data and complete required documentation accurately.

Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.

Other related duties as assigned. Requirements Mission Readiness:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of one (1) year experience in a machining or manufacturing environment preferred.

Technical training in CNC machining or related field desirable.

Basic knowledge of machining processes including drilling, boring, milling, and turning.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and part specifications.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and part specifications.

Understanding of cutting tools, materials, and feeds/speeds concepts.

Basic computer and CNC control interface skills.

Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.

CNC operation or machining certificate preferred but not required.

Forklift certification a plus. Travel Requirements:
Minimal

Physical Requirements:

May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.

May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...Uphold Safety and Quality Standards Embody Team Spirit Relentless Customer Focus Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism Execute with Excellence and Velocity What Keel will build for you:

Comprehensive Benefit Package Competitive Pay
401K MatchHSA/FSAPaid Holidays Paid Time Off Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities Shift Differentials Overtime Potential Paid on the Job Training Certification Sponsorship Opportunities Committed to Individual Career Growth We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email [email protected] with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

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