CNC Operator II

Kennametal

. Operate automated machines such as CNC equipment .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeAsheboro • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and setting up CNC and conventional machinery, with a strong focus on quality control and production efficiency. Proficient in basic programming, troubleshooting, and adhering to safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.

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CNC Machine OperationBlueprint ReadingG Code ProgrammingLean Manufacturing PrinciplesPrecision Measurement Tools

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Hard Skills

CNC Equipment OperationMachining OperationsProduction Equipment SetupQuality Control InspectionTroubleshooting SkillsShop Math KnowledgeGD&T MethodsDocumentation and Data EntryMaterial MeasurementBasic Programming

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationDecision-Making SkillsAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Technical School CertificationVocational Training Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ExperienceAutomated MachineryProduction CostsLean Enterprise InitiativesSafety Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate automated machines such as CNC equipment
Set up complex, customized production equipment to manufacture company products
Manufacture sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs
Set equipment feed, speed, and temperature
Operate conventional and CNC equipment for cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling, and stamping
Select and measure raw materials and parts to specifications
Resolve production, machinery, processing, and packaging issues
Perform basic-level programming
Set up and operate mill-turns, mills, lathes, or grinders
Align and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials
Read blueprints and check work using quality-control gages
Move materials physically or mechanically as needed
Inspect machined products using precision gaging
Set up and perform machining operations on CNC machines
Select cutters, adjust feeds and speeds, and replace dull cutters
Operate two or more CNC machines simultaneously
Complete required documentation and electronic data entries
Support Lean Enterprise initiatives and improve quality, waste reduction, productivity, and customer satisfaction

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–2 years of experience
High School Degree
Machine operation experience
Vocational training or equivalent experience
May require external certification
Manufacturing experience of 1–3 years in automated/CNC work required
Technical school certification or apprenticeship program completion preferred
Basic troubleshooting and decision-making skills
Ability to modify G code programs
Ability to handle basic or standard CNC complexity
Ability to complete documentation, electronic data entries, and communications accurately and timely
Ability to understand written instructions and communicate them to others
Ability to read process instructions and drawings and attend to details
Ability to follow company safety policies and procedures
Intermediate knowledge of GD&T methods
Proper use and care of precision measurement tools
Knowledge of shop math, including geometry and conversions
Manufacturing and product knowledge
Proven troubleshooting and decision-making skills
Ability to work in a team-based environment
Good interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

$1,000 sign-on bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee wellness programs