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CNC Operator II
Kennametal. Set up and operate CNC machines including Mazak mills, Mikino sinkers, Fanuc Robocut wire, and/or Okuma/Hwacheon lathes .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Set up and operate CNC machines including Mazak mills, Mikino sinkers, Fanuc Robocut wire, and/or Okuma/Hwacheon lathes
- Perform drilling, grinding, milling, and related machining operations
- Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to determine machining operations
- Program and adjust speed, feed, tool changes, and other machine settings
- Perform routine machine and equipment maintenance
- Read and write G-code for speed, feed, and toolpath adjustments, troubleshooting, and tooling setup
- Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instruments to verify dimensions and finished-part quality
- Monitor machine operations and make adjustments to meet specifications and quality standards
- Follow control plans and ensure products are processed and inspected according to routings and specifications
- Meet daily departmental production goals
- Communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and across shifts
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve machining issues and optimize processes
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years experience operating CNC machines, metal machining preferred
- Associate degree in machining/CNC preferred
- Ability to set up and operate Mazak mills, Mikino sinkers, Fanuc Robocut wire, and/or Okuma/Hwacheon lathes
- Experience with manual machines, including lathes
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
- Ability to program and adjust machine settings, including speed, feed, and tool changes
- Ability to read and write G-code for editing, debugging machine issues, and setting up tooling
- Ability to use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments
- Ability to follow safety procedures, control plans, routings, and specifications
- Ability to lift products weighing up to 33 pounds and perform standing, walking, reaching, sitting, bending, and repetitive fine-motor tasks
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and noisy environments
- Reliability and dependability
Benefits
Comp & perks- 3rd-shift schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 11pm–7:30am
- Training schedule: 3–6 months, Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm
- Personal protective equipment provided/required for workplace safety, including safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and cut-resistant gloves when necessary