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Karman Space & Defense

$23 - $30/hr

Experience operating CNC mills and/or lathes is required. 5 axis experience is a plus. · Review ... Commission: No

General Mills

Flour Miller

Carlisle, IA · On-site

$28.02/hr

Participate in startup, changeover, and shut down of operating equipment * Participate in ... commission. Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career:

General Mills

Flour Miller

Carlisle, IA · On-site

$28.02/hr

Participate in startup, changeover, and shut down of operating equipment * Participate in ... commission. Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career:

SunSource

Grinder/operator technician

Taylor, MI · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

... commission package, medical, dental, vision insurance and 401K program benefits are included ... lathe, mill, CNC set up/programming, surface grind, jig grind) is not required but is beneficial ...

SunSource

Grinder/operator technician

Taylor, MI · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

... commission package, medical, dental, vision insurance and 401K program benefits are included ... lathe, mill, CNC set up/programming, surface grind, jig grind) is not required but is beneficial ...

Protolabs

Machinist I - FLEX

Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some ... and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include ...

Protolabs

Machinist I - Weekday Night

Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some ... and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include ...

Protolabs

Machinist I - Weekend Day

Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some ... and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include ...

New

Protolabs

Machinist I - Weekend Day

Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some ... and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include ...

New

Protolabs

Machinist I - Weekday Day

Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some ... and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include ...

Protolabs

Machinist I - Weekday Day

Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some ... and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include ...

Protolabs

Machinist I - Weekday Night

Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some ... and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include ...

Protolabs

Machinist I - FLEX

Brooklyn Park, MN · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Experience as a CNC Milling or CNC lathe machine operator preferred doing setup and some ... and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include ...

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( Lathe ) CNC Machinist

Karman Space & Defense

On-site

$23 - $30/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Karman Space & Defense rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

"Launch" your new career with AAE a Division of Karman Space & Defense! 

We are looking for CNC MACHINISTS!

· 1st Shift CNC Lathe: M-F (7:30am-4pm)

· 2nd Shift CNC Lathe: M-F (4pm-12:30pm)

· 2nd Shift CNC Mill: M-F (4pm-12:30pm)

Pay: $23/HR - $30/HR DOE

SUMMARY:

The CNC Machinist will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in the setup, operation and care of HAAS CNC lathes. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to perform the following:

· Verify your own work using, Micrometers and Gages, Height gage and Caliper

· Multi-task, take initiative, and communicate clearly with your team and management

· Composite experience is a plus

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Machinist will operate and maintain lathe/ milling machines. Experience operating CNC mills and/or lathes is required. 5 axis experience is a plus.

· Review drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate production.

· Ability to take precise measurements for cutting or shaping using standard SMI, calipers, mics, and height gages.

· Maintain inventory of completed products.

· Possess attention to detail and accuracy while checking output for quality assurance and document or discard defects.

· Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a requirement, in the aerospace industry is a plus.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· Life

· 401k

· Paid Holidays

· Employee Referral Program

- Employee Discount Programs

If an exciting career in the Space & Defense Industry is for you, we'd LOVE to talk to you!

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE : Karman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California and 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Salary: $23 - $30 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No

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