CNC Machinist

Kadant Black Clawson; Ohio; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonus up to $2K/year

Job summary

Kadant Black Clawson LLC in Lebanon, OH, is seeking a CNC Machinist for first shift (M-TH or Tue-Fri 6:00 AM to 4:15 PM) to machine components to precise tolerances.

You will set up and operate CNC VTLs, horizontal and vertical mills, and related equipment, read blueprints, and adjust speeds and feeds. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with vocational training preferred. Production bonus up to $2K yearly is available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints and plans.
• Excellent math and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent mechanical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be able to operate CNC equipment (VTL, mills, lathes).
• Lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance when needed.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates CNC machine tools for complex tolerances.
• Selects and secures fixtures, tools, and materials into machines.
• Maintains and inspects cutting tools for sharpness and usability.
• Calculates and sets controls for speed, feed, coolant, and depth of cut.
• Monitors machining to detect malfunctions and corrects as needed.
• Maintains and edits CNC programs to optimize performance.
• Keeps equipment in good production condition and suggests improvements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematics & problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Organization & time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training preferred

Tools

CNC VTL

CNC horizontal mill

CNC vertical mill

CNC horizontal lathe

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Description

KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLCis an established leader in equipment and systems for the international pulp and paper process industries. For 150 years, we’ve helped our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies. Our sustainability efforts have been nationally recognized, and Kadant is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KAI). Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Lebanon, OH, where we design and manufacture our products for customers across the globe.

We currently seek to fill the role of CNC Machinist - First Shift (M-TH or T-F 6 AM to 4:15 PM)to machine component parts to pre-determined dimensions and tolerances while staying within assigned router hours, all while advancing KBC’s mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and efficiently operates CNC machine tools to perform diversified and difficult operations requiring close/exact tolerances on products with various dimensions and unusual contours and finish specifications.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials into machine.
• Maintains and inspects cutting tools for sharpness and usability.
• Calculates and sets controls and programming to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls as required.
• Basic programming skills.
• Cleans and maintains machine, tooling, and parts to ensure that equipment is in optimal production condition.
• Maintains and edits CNC programs to fine tune process for optimum performance.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of KBC products.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various types of machine tools to perform progressive machining.
• Ability to read blueprints and plans.
• Excellent mathematic and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrates KBC values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Vocational training course completion is preferred.
• Must be able to set up, program, and operate CNC equipment, such as CNC VTL, CNC horizontal mill, CNC vertical mill, and CNC horizontal lathes.
• Also required is the ability to operate forklift and overhead crane, read measuring instruments, and maintain machinery and equipment in the machining trade.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; anything over 50 pounds requires two people, or the use of a lifting device.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

All benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k are effective upon hire! Position also eligible for our production bonus plan (up to 2K per year)!

Company Description

As a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in virgin and recycled paper stock preparation and paper machine approach-flow applications, we help our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies.

Company Description

As a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in virgin and recycled paper stock preparation and paper machine approach-flow applications, we help our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies.