CNC Machinist – Madisonville, KY

Swanson Industries, Inc.; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Training and Development

Matching 401k

Paid Time Off

Attendance Incentives

Safe Work Environment

Job summary

Swanson Industries, Inc. in Madisonville, KY is seeking a CNC Machinist/Programmer to plan, program, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role requires reading blueprints and GD&T, selecting tools, setting offsets, and measuring with gauges and calipers; you will troubleshoot, perform maintenance, and collaborate with a team to meet production deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years experience in manufacturing and operations.
• Working knowledge of gauges and calipers.
• Meet minimum tool requirements.
• Able to work under minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Able to communicate with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Program mills and lathes by entering instructions and offsets.
• Set up mills and lathes with chucks, tools, and attachments.
• Load stock into position for machining.
• Verify settings by measuring first-run parts and samples.
• Maintain equipment and follow safety and QA procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T

Machining

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational training

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Calipers

Gauge blocks

Job description

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Job Summary

Location: Madisonville, KY

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements including basic math; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Loads feed mechanisms by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Must have machinist tools to perform job.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, meetings, workshops, etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent, Vocational training preferred.
• Must have minimum of two (2) years of experience in manufacturing and operations.
• Must have working knowledge of gauges and calipers.
• Must be able to meet minimum tool requirements.
• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and follow directions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job duties consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent walking and/or standing is required.
• Frequent bending, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying of parts.
• Ability to work safely and adhere to the Swanson Safety System in daily job duties.

Full-time position

Benefits-eligible: medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, paid vacation, etc.

Swanson Industries, Inc. is a global leader in engineered hydraulics, providing hydraulic cylinder manufacturing, remanufacturing, and repair services for the mining and mobile industries. We are poised for continuous growth as we expand our global presence. For more information, visit www.swansonindustries.com!

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Training and Development
• Matching 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Attendance Incentives
• Safe Work Environment