2nd Shift CNC Sheet Metal Operator – Bend, Cut & Inspect

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company in Nicholasville, KY is seeking a skilled Machine Operator for the 2nd shift to load, cut, form sheet metal and assemble parts for air filtration systems. The role emphasizes CNC programming, machine setup, and quality-first inspection.

Candidates should read blueprints and tape measures, handle material with forklifts and cranes, and work accurately in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma or GED required; immigration sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Read a tape measure and basic blueprints.
• Material handling with forklifts and cranes.
• Inventory counting and material identification.
• Ability to work with close tolerances.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Load raw material into and cut, burn, shear, or bend sheet steel per drawings.
• Program, set up and operate metal cutting machines using CNC programming; perform maintenance.
• Perform first piece quality inspections and complete related paperwork.
• Handle materials and transport product.
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting devices.
• Read blueprints to determine shapes and dimensions.
• Use inspection tools like protractor, calipers, tape measures.
• Report steel usage and count inventory.
• Receive and store sheet and structural steel.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Close tolerances

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC programming

Machine maintenance

Overhead cranes

Job description

Donaldson Company in Nicholasville, KY is seeking a skilled Machine Operator for the 2nd shift to load, cut, form sheet metal and assemble parts for air filtration systems. The role emphasizes CNC programming, machine setup, and quality-first inspection.

Candidates should read blueprints and tape measures, handle material with forklifts and cranes, and work accurately in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma or GED required; immigration sponsorship not available.