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CNC Machinist

Kennametal
New Market, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2027

Urgently Hiring – CNC Machinists

We are Hiring now at our New Market, VA plant for multiple openings in various shifts.

Shifts available: (please indicate which shift/shifts interest you in the Indeed Quick Apply)

  • 2nd shift: 2:45pm - 11:15pm
  • 3rd shift: 10:45pm - 7:15am

Pay: $23.00 per hour depending on experience.

Brief summary of the role:

Operating an automated machine such as a CNC or other machine via either a single step or process that does not include a multi-step or multi- production process. Sets up complex, customized production equipment to manufacture company products.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Sets up equipment operation feed, speed, and temperature; follows established procedures for operating various conventional and/or CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment for tasks such as cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling and stamping to fabricate, form or shape manufactured parts, tools or parts assemblies from raw materials.
  • Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications
  • May include basic level programming.
  • Set up and operate machine tools, such as mill-turns, mills, lathes, or grinders.
  • Work from and read blueprints as well as setting and checking work to various quality control gages.
  • Move all materials, either physically or mechanically, necessary to complete assignments
  • Perform inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications and requirements
  • Select proper cutters, determine adjusts feeds and speeds as needed, and replace cutters when dull.
  • May Operate two or more CNC machines simultaneously

Education, Experience, and Skills:

  • High School Degree
  • 1-3 years experience
  • Machine operation experience
  • Requires vocational training or the equivalent experience and may require external certification but typically does not require a university degree
  • Technical school certification or Apprenticeship program of completion preferred.
  • Manufacturing experience of 1 - 3 years automated/CNC work experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Ability to modify G code programs.
  • Ability to handle basic or standard CNC complexity.
  • Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
  • Understand written instructions and be willing and able to communicate those instructions to others.
  • Read process instructions and drawings and recognize/attend to details.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) methods of dimensioning, as well as proper use and care of precision measurement tools.
  • Knowledge of shop math, including geometry and conversions.

BENEFITS at Kennametal:
At Kennametal, we value our employees and recognize the importance of offering comprehensive benefits that support their health, well-being and work-life balance.

That’s why we provide a 401(k) plan with 6% company matching to help you build your financial security, along with adoption assistance offering up to $5,000 in reimbursement for eligible expenses. We also support your growing families with four weeks parental leave for birth, adoption or foster placement. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team – benefits designed to support you at every stage of life.

As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Shift availability:

(please indicate which shift/shifts you are interested in by letting us know;
2nd, 3rd, or Both)

These are the available shifts:
2nd: 2:45pm - 11:15pm
3rd: 10:45pm - 7:15am

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $23

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