Kadant

Overview

Set-up and operate CNC and Manual Turning and Milling Machine Tools. Machine product from various materials to blue print, sketches, work instructions and work procedures.

Responsibilities

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities

• Work independently in planning, layout, set-up and operation of CNC and manual machine tools.
• Proof read and edit CNC programs as required.
• Understands set up operation & program of G&M codes.
• Responsible for machining and inspecting product to insure it is within specifications.
• Perform all machining operations, including but not limited to Milling, Turning, Facing, Drilling, Reaming, Threading, Tapping, Deburring and assembly of product.
• Perform basic machine maintenance as instructed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Fully responsible for the quality of their own work.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Must be a team player and participate in efforts to achieve department and company goals.
• Work overtime as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent- Trade School Diploma preferred. Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in the set-up and operation of CNC and Manual Machine Tools. Experience with the methods and devices to lift heavy irregularly shaped objects.

Knowledge: Advanced shop mathematics, able to read complex blue prints, understand the order of machining operations and good manufacturing practices. Understands set up operation & program of 

G & M codes.

Skill: Able to correctly use and read precision measuring tools ( i.e. Micrometers, Vernier Calipers and Indicators.) Ability to control the machine tool to hold specified tolerances. Verbal and written communication skills to convey information within the organization. Ability to solve practical manufacturing problems with little guidance. Basic computer skills ( i.e data entry, editing, searching.) Ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks.

Physical/Environmental Demands: Possess manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items with fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials. Able to lift, carry, move, push or pull up to 50 lbs. Work near moving mechanical parts. 

Who is Kadant Solutions Division?

Kadant Solutions, based in Auburn, Massachusetts, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of doctoring, cleaning, filtration, and forming systems and related consumables used in process industries worldwide including construction roofing materials, food processing, metals processing, nonwovens, pulp and paper, textiles and fibers, and tissue.

Why consider joining the Kadant team?

• Kadant was named as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek
• Kadant was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023.
• 100% of Kadant’s energy comes from renewable sources.
• Kadant serves the pulp and paper industry which has recycled 68% of everything produced and 82% of cardboard since 2009, the highest of any processing industry.
• Kadant serves several process industries including lithium-ion battery production, food processing, metals processing, carbon fiber, nonwovens, textiles, and construction roofing materials.
• At Kadant, our customer-focused innovation allows us to deliver Sustainable Industrial Processing™ engineering services and technologies to help our customers create more value with fewer inputs.