Machinist

KNIGHT MANUFACTURING COMPANY; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayshift - Monday - Friday

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid Holidays

Job summary

KNIGHT MANUFACTURING COMPANY in Kentucky is seeking a Machinist to operate a range of machines per blueprints or job orders. You will repair and maintain equipment, assist other machinists on larger tasks, and uphold a safe, productive work environment.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, prior manufacturing experience, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while producing precision parts to specification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a machinist, Journeyman preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints or job orders.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and handle manual tools.
• Own a set of machinist tools.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints or job orders and adjust equipment precisely.
• Check final products for accuracy and adjust machines as needed.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Read CAD files to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Measure, examine, and test completed parts.
• Adjust machine settings for speed, feed, and depth of cut.
• Perform routine maintenance to optimize performance.

Skills

Machinist experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement tools

Attention to detail

Micrometers & calipers

Power & hand tools

Manual mills & lathe

Lift 50 lbs

Own tools

Tools

Lathe machines

Milling machines

Grinders

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Dayshift - Monday - Friday
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Holidays

Job Summary

We are seeking a Machinist to join our team! As a Machinist, you will be working with a variety of machines and manufacturing equipment as needed and per blueprint or job order specifications. You will also be repairing and maintaining your equipment as needed, assisting other machinists with larger tasks, and maintaining a safe work environment. The ideal candidate has exceptional attention to detail, previous experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to work well with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints or job orders and make adjustments to equipment as needed, often with precision tools
• Check final products for accuracy, and make adjustments to machines as needed to ensure the best final product
• Conduct basic maintenance and repairs on equipment in your care
• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce precision parts
• Read blueprints, sketches, or computer-aided design (CAD) files to determine dimensions and tolerances of the finished workpiece
• Measure, examine, and test completed parts to ensure they meet specifications
• Adjust machine settings to control speed, feed, and depth of cut
• Perform routine maintenance on machines to ensure their optimal performance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a machinist, Journeyman preferred
• The ability to read blueprints or job orders and make minor adjustments as needed to fulfill requirements
• The ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments
• Familiarity with power tools and hand tools used in machining operations
• Ability to run Manual mills and lathe
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must have your own tools