Precision Machine Operator – CNC & Manual Machining

Kadant Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadant Inc. in Mississippi is seeking an entry-level to intermediate machinist to perform routine tasks in a manufacturing setting.

You will interpret simple blueprints, select materials, set up basic machining operations, and work with manual or CNC equipment to produce components. The role requires 1–3 years of machine experience, ability to read drawings, and precision measurement using gauges and micrometers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of machining experience.
• Ability to read simple mechanical blueprints.
• Understand geometrical tolerances and how to apply them.
• Experience using hand gauges, micrometers, and related measuring tools.
• Experience with products related to the MHS business preferred.
• Experience operating the same or similar machine tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, blueprints, or verbal instructions for job routing, calculating cutting times.
• Select raw materials, performing hardness tests, calculating speeds, feeds and depths of cut.
• Select machine tools, tooling and fixtures for task and perform machining with manual or CNC operations.
• Operate vertical shears and punch presses.
• Check part dimensions and evaluate level II non-destructive test examinations.
• Perform duties safely and maintain good housekeeping in the work area.

Skills

Machine operating

Read mechanical blueprints

Geometrical tolerance concepts

Measure with gauges

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand gauges

Micrometers

Measuring instruments

Job description

Kadant Inc. in Mississippi is seeking an entry-level to intermediate machinist to perform routine tasks in a manufacturing setting.

You will interpret simple blueprints, select materials, set up basic machining operations, and work with manual or CNC equipment to produce components. The role requires 1–3 years of machine experience, ability to read drawings, and precision measurement using gauges and micrometers.