CNC Machinist - 1st shift

Grede; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Grede in the United States is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate numerically controlled turning and milling centers, identify tooling issues, and adjust offsets to produce parts within tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of CNC experience, working knowledge of Fanuc controls (Mori Seiki, Okumas, Harding), the ability to lift heavy parts, and a commitment to safety, reliability, and attendance.

Qualifications

• CNC machining experience with attention to tolerances.
• Good problem-solving and tool-change abilities.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and quality alerts.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC turning/milling centers and set tooling.
• Identify tooling issues and report to supervisor.
• Make offsets and adjustments to maintain tight tolerances ±0.05 mm.
• Load, inspect, assemble, and pack parts per documentation.
• Complete required inspection documentation.

Skills

CNC experience

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mori Seiki

Okumas

Harding

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

The CNC Machinist runs numerically controlled machining and turning centers and uses machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. You'll identify tooling, machine malfunctions, operating problems, and report issues to the lead contact for corrections and adjustments. In addition, the CNC Machinist makes offsets and tool changes to produce quality parts, working with tolerances that need to be exact to within +/- .05mm.

What You’ll Do:

• Use micrometers, electronic and/or air gauges, calipers, verniers, surface gauges, height, and depth indicators to check work for dimensional accuracy.
• Make minor adjustments to maintain tolerance and finish requirements.
  Perform minor tool changes.
• Load, inspect, assemble, and pack parts in accordance with visual operator manufacturing instruction, work instruction, OPPM, visual aid, or quality alert, or other required documentation.
• Fill out required documentation, understand, and follow the frequency of inspection.
• Additional duties as directed by supervisor.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

• Competitive wages and benefits
• Paid vacations and holidays

What We Need from You:

• Working knowledge of Fanuc controls on machines such as the Mori Seki, Okumas, Harding, etc.
• Must have 2 to 3 years of relevant experience working on CNC machines.
• Ability to lift/handle heavy objects frequently.
• Self-motivated and willing to empower others to succeed.
• Maintain a good attendance record, follow all company safety policies, and keep the work environment clean.

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.