Precision Bearing Machine Operator (CNC/Manual)

Syntron Material Handling; Saltillo (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadant Inc. is seeking an intermediate level machine operator to support manufacturing processes. The role involves interpreting work orders and blueprints, selecting materials, and performing machining on manual or CNC equipment.

You will be responsible for tool selection, setup, and adherence to geometric tolerance requirements to ensure part quality. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of machining experience, can read blueprints, and is comfortable using hand gauges and micrometers.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of machine experience.
• Ability to read simple mechanical blueprints.
• Understand geometrical tolerance concepts and apply them.
• Experience using hand gauges, micrometers and related measuring instruments.
• Experience with related machine tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, blueprints, or verbal instructions for job routing, calculating set-up times.
• Select raw materials, perform hardness tests, calculate speeds, feeds and depths of cut for machining.
• Choose machine tools, tooling and fixtures for tasks and perform machining operations with manual or CNC machines.
• Operate vertical shears and punch presses.
• Check part dimensions and evaluate Level II non-destructive tests.
• Perform duties safely and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Machine experience

Reading blueprints

Geometric tolerances

Measuring instruments usage

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand gauges

Micrometers

Job description

Kadant Inc. is seeking an intermediate level machine operator to support manufacturing processes. The role involves interpreting work orders and blueprints, selecting materials, and performing machining on manual or CNC equipment.

You will be responsible for tool selection, setup, and adherence to geometric tolerance requirements to ensure part quality. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of machining experience, can read blueprints, and is comfortable using hand gauges and micrometers.