CNC Machinist

Built 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:

The CNC Machinist is responsible for operating and adjusting CNC machine tools to perform standard and repetitive machining operations. This role works to ensure parts are machined accurately to specifications while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Operate and adjust CNC machines (mills, lathes, or machining centers) to perform assigned machining tasks.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, blueprints, and standard operating procedures.
• Load and unload parts, verify dimensions using precision measuring tools, and perform basic part inspections.
• Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and notify supervisor as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring adherence to all safety and quality procedures.
• Assist in basic machine setup and tool changes under supervision.
• Record production data and complete required documentation accurately.
• Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.
• Other related duties as assigned.