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CNC Operator II - Entry-US-3rd Shift

Kennametal
United States, Tennessee, La Vergne
Jul 15, 2026

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader,Kennametal Inc.delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more atkennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.



WhyKennametal?

Forovereightdecades,ouremployeeshavehelpedcustomersaroundtheworldmanufacturewithprecisionandefficiencytobuildeverythingfromairplanestoelectricvehiclestomedicaldevices.Ourcommitmenttoexcellenceisn'tjustagoal;it'singrainedineverythingwedo.Webelieveinthepowerofcollaborationandindividualaccountability,whereeveryvoiceisvalued,andeachteammemberplaysacrucialroleinshapingourfuture.Together,wepushtheboundariesofwhat'spossible,drivingchangeandtransforminghoweverydaylifeisbuilt.



TheRole

We're seeking a CNC Operator III - Entry-US to join our LaVergne, TN team, working Sunday-Thursday from 11pm-7AM . In this role, you'll operate multiple 5-6 axis end form grinding machines in a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment. You'll work with advanced CNC equipment including EWAG Compact, Linear, and Haas machines to produce precision components. This position offers hands-on experience with complex machining processes while contributing to products that impact industries worldwide. You'll be part of a collaborative team environment where your technical skills and problem-solving abilities will be valued and developed. There is a $3.00/hr shift differential for 3rd shift.



KeyResponsibilities

  • SetupandoperateCNC4and5axisendformgrinders,loadingandoff-loadinginsertsfrommultiplemachines
  • Performqualityinspectionsusingprecisionmeasurementtoolstoensureproperdimensionsandvisualcharacteristics
  • Troubleshootmoderatetocomplexproblemsandadjustgrindingprogramstooptimizecycles
  • Maintaintoolingandequipment,resurfacingasneededtoensureoptimalmachineperformance
  • Documentproductioninformationaccuratelyandcommunicatesafety,quality,andproductissuesacrossshifts



WhatWeNeedToSeeFromYou

  • YouhaveahighschooldiplomaorGEDandstrongattentiontodetail
  • 2+yearsofCNCmachiningexperience(milling,turning,orgrinding)
  • Strongunderstandingofmachiningfundamentals,tooling,feeds/speeds,andsetupprocesses.
  • Youcanreadandinterpretblueprints,GeometricDimensioningandTolerancingspecifications,andworkinstructions
  • You'recomfortablestandingforextendedperiodsandcanliftupto33pounds
  • Youdemonstratestrongproblem-solvingskillsandcommitmenttosafetyprocedures
  • You'rereliable,dependable,andthriveinacollaborativeteamenvironment
  • BasicunderstandingofG-codeorCNCprogrammingispreferred
  • ExperiencewithPenta,Haas,Combiorsimilarplatformsispreferred



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Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


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