As a Milling Machinist (Fresatore), you will set up and operate CNC and manual milling machines to produce precision components to tight tolerances. You will bring craftsmanship, attention to detail, and problem-solving to ensure the quality and reliability of every part.
You will be part of a skilled machining team that partners with engineering and operations to produce high-precision components and drive continuous improvement in machining processes.
•Set up and operate CNC and manual milling machines to produce precision parts
•Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T to plan machining sequences
•Select tooling, set offsets, and adjust speeds and feeds to meet specifications
•Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
•Perform first-article and in-process inspections to ensure quality
•Maintain equipment and perform routine machine upkeep
•Recommend process and tooling improvements
•Technical diploma or vocational training in machining/mechanics, or equivalent experience
•2+ years of experience operating milling machines (CNC and/or manual)
•Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T
•Proficiency with precision measuring instruments
•Strong attention to detail and quality focus
•Experience with CNC programming and setup (e.g., Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens controls)
•Familiarity with CAM software
•Experience machining tight-tolerance components in a high-mix or regulated environment
•Knowledge of tooling optimization and machining best practices
Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch is one of the largest private companies in America. A diverse set of businesses and industries across the world, we work together to keep improving and exploring new ways to make life even better.
With a presence in more than 50 countries, Koch companies employ about 120,000 people worldwide, with nearly half of those in the United States. Koch offers abundant opportunities to improve life’s most necessary things – like food, clothing, water, transportation and technology.
