CNC Operator II

Kennametal

CNC Operator II operating CNC and manual machines for Kennametal. Responsible for setup, operation, and troubleshooting of machining processes in a manufacturing setting.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeSolon • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up and operate, in an efficient timely manner, a wide range of machine tools, both CNC and manual such as mill-turns, mills, lathes, and grinders on a diverse range of product involving difficult operations, aerospace tolerances, and complex shapes.
Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
Modify programs in response to problems.
Work from and read blueprints as well as setting and checking work to various quality control gages.
Troubleshooting, determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
Receive verbal and written information.
Complete all necessary documentation, electronic data entries and communications accurately and timely.
Understand written instructions and be willing and able to communicate those instructions to others.
Read process instructions and drawings and recognize/attend to details.
Move all materials, either physically or mechanically, necessary to complete assignments.
Perform inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications and requirements.
Adhere to and follow all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to 100% safe work environment.
Support the Lean Enterprise initiatives and continuously strive to improve customer satisfaction through improved quality, reduction in waste and improved productivity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED
2 or more years of manufacturing or military experience, or 2 years of formal technical training, is preferred with specific knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T methods of dimensioning, as well as proper use and care of precision measurement tools
Successful completion of the TITANS of CNC Academy Building Blocks Series is preferred
Proficient in shop math, including geometry and conversions
2 – 10 years CNC machining experience preferred
Some daily and weekend overtime may be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive pay
Excellent benefits
Generous paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

CNC MachiningManual MachiningBlueprint ReadingGD&T MethodsPrecision MeasurementTroubleshootingQuality ControlShop MathLean Enterprise PrinciplesDocumentation

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Certifications

TITANS of CNC Academy Completion