Precision Tool & Die Machinist - CNC, EDM & Mold Expert

KI USA; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KI USA in Berea, KY is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Machinist to read blueprints, set up and operate a range of manual and CNC equipment, and produce precision metal parts. You will cut, bore, shape, and finish components to very tight tolerances and assemble/test finished tools with quality and reliability in mind.

The role requires 3–5+ years of tool and die experience, the ability to interpret drawings, and the strength to handle heavy equipment as part of a collaborative team focused on tool

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of tool and die machinist experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design schematics.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate large machinery.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints: Interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD files, and technical schematics.
• Operate machinery: Set up and run manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and EDMs.
• Craft and shape: Cut, bore, shape, and polish metal parts to tolerances as fine as .0001 of an inch.
• Assemble and test: Fit and assemble parts using bolts, pins, and welding, then run tests to check tool performance.
• Maintain and repair: Troubleshoot, dismantle, and fix broken or worn-out dies and molds to minimize downtime.
• Work with engineering, machine maintenance, quality, and production teams to improve tool reliability and part quality.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math proficiency

Precision measuring

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Computerized measuring tools

Job description

KI USA in Berea, KY is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Machinist to read blueprints, set up and operate a range of manual and CNC equipment, and produce precision metal parts. You will cut, bore, shape, and finish components to very tight tolerances and assemble/test finished tools with quality and reliability in mind.

The role requires 3–5+ years of tool and die experience, the ability to interpret drawings, and the strength to handle heavy equipment as part of a collaborative team focused on tool