CNC Machinist

At a glance

Company: Keel
Location: 4194 Highway 165, Hollywood, SC 29449
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: One year of machining or manufacturing experience preferred
Machines: CNC mills, lathes and machining centers

Keel was formed by bringing together three companies with experience in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace and defense manufacturing. Its teams build ships, defense systems, aerospace components and heavy steel structures. This CNC Machinist role focuses on operating and adjusting CNC equipment, checking parts to specification and supporting safe, consistent production.

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes and machining centers.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders and part specifications.
• Use precision measuring tools to inspect parts and verify conformance to specifications.
• Adjust machine controls and offsets to maintain quality and production requirements.
• Load materials, tools and programs needed for assigned work.
• Complete required production and quality documentation.
• Perform routine machine care and help maintain an organized work area.
• Follow established safety, quality and production procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders and part specifications.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and perform basic shop math.
• Ability to work safely and follow written and verbal instructions.

• One year of machining or manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating CNC mills, lathes or machining centers.

This is a full-time position. Keel offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• 401(k) match
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral bonuses
• Shift differentials and overtime potential
• Paid on-the-job training and certification sponsorship
• Career growth opportunities

This position involves standing, walking, sitting, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping and kneeling. Employees may lift and carry up to 50 pounds; heavier items require mechanical assistance. Travel is minimal.

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email  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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