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CNC Operator - 1st shift

KRYTON Engineered Metals
Cedar, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2027

KRYTON Engineered Metals is looking for a 1st Shift CNC Operator to join our dynamic team.

1st shift hours: Tuesday - Friday 5:00 am - 3:30pm

Selected employees would be responsible for:

  • Operating and setting up CNC machines
  • Creating and adjusting programs on CNC machines.
  • Operating and setting up auxiliary machines
  • Read and understand blueprints
  • Troubleshooting when necessary
  • Inspecting parts to blueprint requirements using various measuring equipment.
  • Continually lifting up to 75 lbs.

Ideal applicants will possess 1 or more years of experience in operating and programming CNC machines.

A lot of companies preach core values – it’s a very trendy thing to do. Yet very few companies put them into practice. Talk is cheap, so they say. But not at KRYTON. When we say we are built and are building our company on the old-fashioned character qualities of Trust, Humility, Grit, and Integrity – we mean it. Whenever we make decisions throughout the business, the core values are front and center to help make those decisions. Around here, we’re glad to say that we stand for God, Family, and KRYTON…..in that order. We believe that a sound, sustainable company is only built by relentless investments in our people, their families, and our customers. We’ve found that having our priorities straight has helped us to do more with less.

KRYTON offers a full benefit package, 401(k) match, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), vacation and family/team environment with a genuine focus on a real work-life balance and a clean, air conditioned and heated year-round facility.

Come join a team that has been voted an Employer of Choice for six years!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Cedar Falls, IA 50613: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $25

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