CNC Operator II 6PM - 6AM

About the role

Kennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader with over 85 years of experience delivering productivity through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation rely on Kennametal for precision and efficiency in manufacturing.

Location: Asheboro, NC

Schedule

6 PM – 6 AM on a 2‑2‑3 rotating schedule.

Pay

$1,000 sign‑on bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Operate automated machinery such as CNC equipment via single-step or non‑multi‑step processes. Set up complex, customized production equipment to manufacture company products.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs to meet marketplace demand.
• Set up equipment operation feed, speed, and temperature.
• Follow established procedures for operating conventional and/or CNC manufacturing equipment for tasks such as cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling, and stamping to fabricate, form, or shape parts, tools, or assemblies from raw materials.
• Select and measure raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing.
• Resolve issues related to production, machinery, processing, and/or packaging operations.
• Perform basic‑level programming as needed.
• Set up and operate machine tools (mill‑turns, mills, lathes, grinders) efficiently and timely.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Work from and read blueprints; set and check work to various quality‑control gauges.
• Move all materials, either physically or mechanically, necessary to complete assignments.
• Perform inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gauging to ensure external and internal quality specifications.
• Set up and perform a series of machining operations on all CNC machines.
• Select proper cutters, determine and adjust feeds and speeds as needed, and replace cutters when dull.
• May operate two or more CNC machines simultaneously.
• Function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines within Manufacturing/Operations.
• Perform specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g., IT development, research support, skilled trade).

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience
• High school degree or equivalent
• Machine operation experience
• Vocational training or equivalent experience; may require external certification (university degree not typically required)
• Technical school certification or completed apprenticeship program preferred
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience with automated/CNC work required

Skills

• Basic troubleshooting and decision‑making skills
• Ability to modify G‑code programs
• Ability to handle basic or standard CNC complexity
• Working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes
• Apply experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
• Work within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Receive verbal and written information
• Complete all necessary documentation, electronic data entries, and communications accurately and timely
• Understand written instructions and communicate them to others
• Read process instructions and drawings; recognize and attend to details
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures for a 100% safe work environment
• Support Lean Enterprise initiatives; continuously improve customer satisfaction through improved quality, waste reduction, and productivity gains
• Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) methods and proper use/care of precision measurement tools
• Knowledge of shop math, including geometry and conversions
• Manufacturing and product knowledge
• Proven troubleshooting, decision‑making skills, and ability to work in a team‑based environment
• Interpersonal skills with good communication in a team environment