Precision Machinist - Day Shift, Growth Opportunities

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

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.