- Pay
- $25–26/hr
- Where
- La Vergne, Tennessee, United States
- Level
- Mid
Overview
We’re hiring CNC Machinists for our precision manufacturing facility, making precision components for the industrial equipment industry on advanced 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC equipment. Every part requires extremely tight tolerances, making this a role for machinists who enjoy technical work and continuous improvement.
What makes this role different:
Precision, tight-tolerance manufacturing
Advanced multi-axis CNC equipment
Growing production with long-term stability
Dedicated training center and paid skill development
Cross-training across machines and processes
Clear advancement into higher-paying technical roles
Whether you’re an experienced machinist or a recent TCAT graduate with strong fundamentals, we’re looking for people who want to continue developing their craft. We’ll invest in your training while you build a long-term career with Kennametal.
Compensation
$25 – $26 / hr
Hiring on 1st Shift
7am – 3pm
Monday - Friday
Responsibilities
Machine Setups: Perform complete setups and prepare machines for production.
Machine Operation: Operate multiple CNC machines throughout each shift.
Quality Audits: Verify parts meet dimensional and visual quality standards.
Precision Inspection: Measure parts using precision inspection equipment.
Offsets: Make tool wear and dimensional offsets as needed.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose machining issues and maintain stable production.
Blueprint Reading: Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
Documentation: Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
Qualifications
Required
2+ years of CNC machining experience or recent machining program graduate
CNC setup experience
Blueprint reading skills
Basic GD&T knowledge
Precision measuring experience
Mechanical troubleshooting ability
Safe work practices
Preferred
3-, 4-, or 5-axis machining experience
Grinding experience
G-code knowledge
Multi-machine operation
Industrial manufacturing experience
Continuous improvement experience