CNC Machinist

CNC MachinistBuilt on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.That means when you join Keel, you're joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.Your Mission:As a CNC Machinist for Keel, you will be responsible for operating CNC Machines in a job shop setting to manufacture complex, tightly tolerance components ranging from small to large from print and to exacting quality and delivery deadlines. On the job training is provided as needed.Available Shifts:Day Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 4:30 pmNight Shift: Monday - Thursday 4:15 pm to 4:45 am (Shift differential does apply)Explore the Depth of the Role:Performs advanced setup operations and adjusts machine tools to perform operations from provided programs.Adjusts and checks out programming.Operates CNC machine tools to perform complex series of progressive machining operations on a diverse line of work.Adjusts speeds and feeds during operation.Works from programming instructions, operational data, and machine setup instructions defining and coding tool arrangements, material clamping methods, machine calibrations, and console settings for operations such as bore, mill, drill, face, thread, and occasional profiling and contouring.Check parts for conformance to specifications.May run more than one unit simultaneouslyOther related duties as assigned.Requirements:Mission Readiness:High School Diploma or GED is required.An Associates degree in Machine Tool preferred.Specific evidence of supervisory training.Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in related position in the machine tool industry.Job Shop or Prototype experience.Experience in machining for a very diverse industry base such as: Mining, Aviation, Defense, Rail, Shipbuilding, Heavy Equipment, Gas & Oil and Machine Building.Experience in machining large and complex work.Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, and written specifications.Knowledge of GD&TTravel Requirements:MinimalPhysical Requirements:May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.Become a part of our Builders and you too can...Uphold Safety and Quality StandardsEmbody Team SpiritRelentless Customer FocusConvey Integrity, Trust, and ProfessionalismExecute with Excellence and VelocityWhat Keel will build for you:Comprehensive Benefit PackageCompetitive Pay401K MatchHSA/FSAPaid HolidaysPaid Time OffInternal Referral Bonus OpportunitiesShift DifferentialsOvertime PotentialPaid on the Job TrainingCertification Sponsorship OpportunitiesCommitted to Individual Career GrowthWe Do Fun Things, Plus More!Need Assistance?If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransWhat we build, builds us.