CNC Machinst

About Key Technology:

Key Technology has been providing innovative solutions to the food industry since 1948. We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of food processing technology. Products range from conveying digital sorting and process automation technology. Our ongoing innovations provide increased control continuous processing and longer machine lifein processed fruits and vegetables nuts dried fruit freshcut produce and more. Here we continually strive to find and fulfill our customers growing needs.

As a CNC Machinist duties would include CAM Programming set up operating and making tool adjustments for various types of manual numerically controlled and computerized machine shop equipment. Working from 3D Models blueprints and part drawings to perform production tasks which may include the cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions. You may communicate directly with engineers to understand the purpose of a part assembly. Along with checking and inspecting machining operations against specified tolerances.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings production routings layouts and setup sheets.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify dimensional conformance of parts.
• Setup and operate various classes of production CNC machines including; lathes vertical mills and horizontal mills.
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools inserts holding fixtures and tool holders.
• Experience with the download and startup of CNC programs.
• MUST be able to write simple to complex CNC programs at the machine and make tool offsets and adjustments as needed.
• MUST be proficient in various CAM programming software i.e. CAMWorks Fusion 360 and/or Mastercam
• Operate manual machine tools as needed.
• Provide training and assistance to other employees in the CNC machine cell.
• Sets up and operates conventional special purpose and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.
• Training on studying blueprints sketches drawings manuals specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece sequence of operations and setup requirements.
• Selects aligns and secures holding fixtures cutting tools attachments accessories and materials on machines such as mills lathes jig borers grinders and shapers.
• Training on the following: Set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed feed coolant flow and depth and angle of cut or enters commands to retrieve input or edit computerized machine control media.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Possesses a midlevel working knowledge of other job functions within all of the Production areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful

• Education and/or Experience: Highschool diploma and at least 5 years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CNC Certificate or Associates degree preferred.

Why Work at Key

Key Technology offers a competitive benefits package for all fulltime employees including the following:

• Medical coverage through your choice of a high deductible health plan or a PPO plan. All plans include prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts when allowed by tax laws
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) when allowed by tax laws. Our HSA includes a 2x match up to $1000 annually
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid life insurance and disability insurance and options to purchase additional coverage
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Optional coverages include Longterm Care Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of contributions (4% match if you contribute 5% of pay)
• Educational Assistance reimbursement
• Accrued paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays annually

All candidates must successfully complete a preemployment drug screen and background and reference check.