Tool Room Machinist

About the role

Kurt Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Tool Room Machinist. This position is responsible for the construction, repair, maintenance, and calibration of machine shop tools, jibs, fixtures, instruments, and metal-forming dies.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges and machinists' hand tools, applying knowledge of tool and die design and construction, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures.
• Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Sets up, programs, and operates CNC and manual machine tools, such as lathes, mills, shapers, and grinders to machine parts and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.

Requirements

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Due to ITAR and U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) are eligible for employment.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of related experience.
• PREFERRED: Associate’s degree.
• 4 years of related experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of tool and die design and construction.
• Shop mathematics.
• Metal properties.
• Layout, machining, and assembly procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Bereavement Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

The anticipated hourly starting pay range for this position is $30.00 to $40.00. The exact rate may be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Schedule

1st Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned.

Physical Demands

• Strength Level Rating: Medium work.
• Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Application Information

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at employment@kurt.com to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.