CNC Machinist - First Shift

Kadant Black Clawson LLC; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k plan

Production bonus plan

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer in Lebanon, OH, is seeking a CNC Machinist for the first shift. The role involves setting up and operating CNC machine tools, maintaining and inspecting equipment, and ensuring production quality. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical aptitude, high school diploma, and experience with CNC machinery. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a production bonus plan of up to $2,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various types of machine tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and plans.
• Excellent mathematic and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates KBC values of personal accountability and discipline.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates CNC machine tools to perform diverse operations.
• Maintains and inspects cutting tools for usability.
• Calculates and sets controls for machining factors.
• Cleans and maintains machine and tooling.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods.
• Performs basic programming tasks.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and tooling for optimal production.
• Maintains and edits CNC programs to improve process performance.
• Recommends methods to improve production, equipment performance and product quality.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Mechanical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training

Tools

CNC vertical lathe

CNC horizontal mill

CNC vertical mill

CNC horizontal lathe

Job description

Overview

KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLC is 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 KBC 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 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 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; 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits

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