CNC Technician - 1st Shift

Kadant Inc.; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadant Johnson in Three Rivers, MI is seeking a CNC Technician – 1st Shift to operate and maintain CNC equipment to its optimum efficiency. You will work with the CNC Manufacturing team to ensure parts meet drawing tolerances and quality standards.

You should have a high school diploma and familiarity with CNC programming and measurement tools. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to read blueprints and work independently when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience operating or programming CNC machine tools preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC equipment to manufacture parts.
• Inspect quality of incoming material and finished parts.
• Collaborate with CNC team to improve quality and productivity.
• Ensure setup and programming information is correct.
• Document first-piece inspection and adhere to tolerances.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and report problems.
• Communicate with supervisors and programmers about issues.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC operation

Shop math

Blueprint reading

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Kadant Johnson is seeking a results-driven and hands-on colleague to join our manufacturing team as a CNC Technician – 1st Shift at our facility in Three Rivers, Michigan.

The CNC Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining the CNC equipment to its optimum efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Inspect quality of material entering the department and quality of parts being produced
• Cooperate with other members of the CNC Manufacturing Department to improve quality and boost productivity
• Make sure all setup and programming information is correct and promptly inform Programmers of any corrections
• Perform duties assigned by the CNC Supervisor promptly and efficiently
• Maintains clean, neat work area to minimize accident and injury exposure
• Conform to all part drawing tolerances, document first-piece inspection on print, and maintain cross checks as instructed.
• Keeps supervisor informed regarding operations of the department and any problems that arise
• Safety conscious and identifies areas to be improved upon

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Experience operating or programming CNC machine tools preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Technical Skills: Good basic knowledge of the standard practice, methods, materials, precision tools, shop math, trigonometry, CNC programming, personal computer operations, fixtures, and cutting tools used in a computerized manufacturing environment.
• Team Player: Reaches out to peers to tear down walls. Overcomes “we-they” relationships. Earns a reputation for leading peers towards support of what is best for total company.
• Exercises solid listening and oral communication skills. Interacts effectively with various levels of the organization.
• Positive “can do” attitude and problem solving skills.

The successful candidate will have a high energy level and an ability to engage with various personality types. The CNC Technician must also have the ability to work independently, plan their own work, read blueprints and follow instructions.