CNC Machinist

Syntron Material Handling Group; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadant Solutions Division in Auburn, Massachusetts is seeking a CNC Machinist to set up and operate CNC and manual turning and milling tools. You will work from blueprints, sketches, and work instructions to produce precise components.

Responsibilities include machine operation with G & M codes, in-process inspection for tolerance, and maintaining safety and housekeeping. Five years of hands-on experience and strong math/reading skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Trade School Diploma preferred.
• Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in CNC and Manual Machine Tools setup and operation.
• Experience with lifting heavy irregularly shaped objects.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate CNC and Manual Machine Tools.
• Proof read and edit CNC programs as required.
• Program and set up operations with G and M codes.
• Machining and inspecting products to ensure specifications.
• Perform Milling, Turning, Facing, Drilling, Reaming, Threading, Tapping, Deburring and assembly tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and comply with safety policies.
• Be a team player and contribute to department goals.
• Overtime may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC Machining operation

Manual machine tools setup

Reading blueprints

Measuring instruments usage

G&M codes understanding

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade School Diploma preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Indicators

Job description

Overview

The CNC Machinist will set-up and operate CNC and Manual Turning and Milling Machine Tools. Machine products from various materials to blue print, sketches, work instructions and work procedures.

Responsibilities

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities/Required Knowledge

• Work with little assistance in planning, layout, set-up and operation of CNC and Manual Machine tools.
• Proof read and edit CNC programs as required.
• Understands some set up operation & program of G&M codes.
• Responsible for machining and inspecting product to insure it is within specifications.
• Perform some machining operations, including but not limited to Milling, Turning, Facing, Drilling, Reaming, Threading, Tapping, Deburring and assembly of product.
• Perform basic machine maintenance as instructed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Fully responsible for the quality of their own work.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Must be a team player and participate in efforts to achieve department and company goals.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who is Kadant Solutions Division?

Kadant Solutions, based in Auburn, Massachusetts, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of doctoring, cleaning, filtration, and forming systems and related consumables used in process industries worldwide including construction roofing materials, food processing, metals processing, nonwovens, pulp and paper, textiles and fibers, and tissue.

Why consider joining the Kadant team?

• Kadant was named as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021-2026 by Newsweek
• Kadant was named as one of America’s Greatest Companies 2025 by Newsweek
• Kadant was named as one of America’s Greenest Companies 2025 by Newsweek
• Kadant was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2024
• 100% of Kadant’s energy comes from renewable sources.
• Kadant serves the pulp and paper industry which has recycled 68% of everything produced and 82% of cardboard since 2009, the highest of any processing industry.
• Kadant serves several process industries including lithium-ion battery production, food processing, metals processing, carbon fiber, nonwovens, textiles, and construction roofing materials.
• At Kadant, our customer-focused innovation allows us to deliver Sustainable Industrial Processing™ engineering services and technologies to help our customers create more value with fewer inputs.

*Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws.

*Diverse and inclusive workplace.

*Competitive wage.

*All benefits are effective upon date of hire.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with best-in-class premiums.
• 10 ½ paid holidays.
• 401k with match.
• Company paid life insurance benefit.
• Disability insurance.
• Aflac insurance.
• Lifelock insurance.
• MetLaw legal assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending.
• Dependent care.
• Educational assistance.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

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Qualifications

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent- Trade School Diploma preferred. Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in the set-up and operation of CNC and Manual Machine Tools. Experience with the methods and devices to lift heavy irregularly shaped objects.

Knowledge: Advanced shop mathematics, able to read complex blue prints and, an understanding of the order of operations and good manufacturing practices is essential. Understands set up operation & program of G & M codes.

Skill: The CNC Machinist must be able to correctly use and read basic measuring tools such as micrometers, Vernier calipers and indicators. Ability to control the machine tool to hold specified tolerances. Verbal and written communication skills to convey information within the organization and the ability to solve practical manufacturing problems with little guidance is important. Basic computer skills ( i.e. data entry, editing, searching.) Ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks.

Physical/Environmental Demands: Posses manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials. Be able to lift heavy weight, carry at least 50 lbs and move, pull or push materials of this magnitude. Work near moving mechanical parts. Periodically exposed to hazards of a serious nature requiring care in the use of machinery as well as the use of personal protective equipment.