Machinist B-2 - 2nd shift

Kearfott Corporation; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Tuition reimbursement

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation, a leading Aerospace and Defense supplier, seeks a skilled machinist to set up and operate a range of machine tools in a high-precision shop. This role requires reading blueprints, interpreting operation sheets, and ensuring parts meet exact specifications with precision instruments.

The position offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and opportunities for growth through ongoing training and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints and operation sheets required.
• Set up and operate standard machine tools for single or progressive operations.
• May assist less experienced machinists.
• Must be able to read blueprints and understand operation sheets.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the full range of machine tools in the machine shop.
• Read blueprints and operation sheets to guide manufacturing.
• Ensure accuracy using precision measuring instruments.
• Collaborate with team and mentor junior machinists.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine operation

Shop math

Precision measurement

Mentor juniors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school training

Job description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.

Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Position Description

This position is responsible for setting up and operating the full range of machine tools in the machine shop. Machines could include numerically controlled machine tools lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, hobs, hones, kummers, burnishers or balancers.

Required Skills

Pay based on level of experience and qualifications.

• Reads, interprets and understands blueprints and operation sheets.
• Performs functions to set up and operate standard types of machines to complete single or progressive operations on standard parts. Machines could include lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, hobs, hones, kummers, burnishers or balancers.
• May be required to assists less experience machinists.
• Must have working knowledge of shop math, be able to read blueprints, and understand operation sheets.
• Must be capable of using a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Completion of 2-year Technical School training preferred.
• 3 years of hands-on shop or manufacturing experience required, 4-6 years Machining experience preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of shop math, be able to read blueprints, and understand operation sheets.
• Completion of Technical School training preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans