CNC Machinist

KV Tooling Systems, LLC; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company is seeking a CNC Tool Manufacturing Associate to join their friendly team in Augusta, Maine. The role involves operating state-of-the-art CNC grinders, performing inspections, and maintaining equipment in a climate-controlled environment. With a focus on a good work-life balance, the ideal candidate will have substantial experience in CNC operations, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple machine setups.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience in CNC operation and programming on ANCA machines.
• Minimum 5 years as CNC machinist or 2-year degree in Precision Manufacturing.
• Dependable transportation and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate ANCA 5-Axis CNC grinders.
• Perform inspections with various inspection equipment.
• Maintain CNC machines and oil filtration equipment.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Cutting Tool Geometry Knowledge

Dexterity

Safe Shop Practices

Education

High School Diploma

2-year Community College Degree in Precision Manufacturing

Tools

CNC Tool and Cutter Grinders

Inspection Equipment

iGrind Software

Job description

KV Tooling is growing, and we are adding a CNC Tool Manufacturing Associate to our team. We provide tool re-sharpening and grinding services, custom-cutting tool design, and engineering and manufacturing services. You will be joining a friendly, hardworking team that enjoys a great work-life balance. Our shop is climate controlled, and you will be working with new, state-of-the-art machines.

As a Manufacturing Associate you will be responsible for:

· Setting up and operating ANCA 5-Axis CNC tool and cutter grinders.

· Using all types of inspection equipment such as Zoller Inspection machines, optical comparators, dial indicators, finger indicators, micrometers, and dial calipers

· Performing 1st piece and in-process inspection on both regrind and new manufactured tooling.

· Creating new and making edits to existing CNC programs in iGrind.

· Keeping good records of time worked on each job.

· Maintaining CNC machines and oil filtration equipment.

· Operating manual equipment such as lathes, mills, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, tool and cutter grinders, wheel pack prep machines, edge prep machines and drill sharpening machines.

Specific abilities:

· Can work independently and as a team.

· Good communication skills.

· Can organize daily/weekly duties to handle shifting priorities.

· Ability to operate multiple machines simultaneously.

· Have well rounded knowledge of cutting tool geometry.

· Work on your feet and lift 50 lbs.

· Have enough hand dexterity to manipulate sharp tools safely.

· Basic knowledge of safe shop practices.

· Have ability to use binocular inspection microscopes.

Work experience and qualifications:

· Preferred: Experience in operation and programming of CNC tool and cutter grinders, specifically on ANCA machines.

· Accepted: Minimum 5 years of work experience as a CNC machinist OR 2-year Community college Degree in Precision Manufacturing.

· HS diploma

· Dependable transportation and clean driving record