CNC Machinist 2

Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines.  We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries.  Our 16,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US. Krones Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Shift: 1st or 2nd

Department: Milling

Job Summary: This job will involve running our DMG DMU 210P 5-Axis machining center. The individual in this role will set up larger parts, read blueprints, and inspect their work using various measuring instruments as well as hold close tolerances. This individual will also set up tooling, edit the program, and offset tooling (if required).

Responsibilities:

• Retrieve CNC program and load to the machine.

• Setup, load, and operate CNC machines to produce parts per prints.

• Read and edit G&M code and/or utilize conversational programming.

• Setup fixturing and come up with setups on machine.

• Perform first piece and in-process quality inspections using the metric system.

• Setup cutters in holders and adjust height and length.

• Read drawings/prints to identify operations, specification, and tolerances.

• Meet precise tolerances and finishing requirements.

• Use various hand tools to finish parts and check.

• Use measuring devices like micrometers and calipers to ensure specifications are met.

• Perform operator maintenance tasks like oiling, greasing, and cleaning the machine (5S).

• Use forklift or crane to store and retrieve fixturing and other essential equipment as needed.

• Operate other machines in the department as needed.

• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining safety and quality. 

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 5 years of CNC 5-axis mill set-up and programming experience required.

• Strong math skills and the ability to work from detailed and involved part drawings and specifications to perform operations to the capacity of the machine and controls.

• Ability to set up larger parts.

• Willingness to move between work centers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will have experience editing G-Code as well as manual programming or conversational programming.

• Ideal candidate will have experience performing multiple setups per day, as well as running different grades of material and running high mix/low volume jobs.

• Advanced education or apprenticeship preferred.

Krones , Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits. Please submit your resume.