🔍 At a glance
Company: Keel
Location: 1 Alliance Drive, Goose Creek, SC
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 5+ years of machining or manufacturing experience preferred
Machines: CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers
Why this job is worth considering
Keel was formed by bringing together three companies with experience in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. Its teams build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures. This CNC Machinist role at the Goose Creek facility focuses on operating and adjusting CNC equipment, checking parts to specification, and supporting safe, consistent production.
What you'll be doing
- Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and part specifications
- Use precision measuring tools to inspect parts and verify conformance to specifications
- Adjust machine controls and offsets to maintain quality and production requirements
- Load materials, tools, and programs needed for assigned work
- Complete required production and quality documentation
- Perform routine machine care and help maintain an organized work area
- Follow established safety, quality, and production procedures
What we're looking for
Required
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and part specifications
- Ability to use precision measuring tools and perform basic shop math
- Ability to work safely and follow written and verbal instructions
Preferred
- Five years of machining or manufacturing experience
- Experience operating CNC mills, lathes, or machining centers
Pay, benefits and schedule
This is a full-time position. Keel offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include 401(k) match, health savings and flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and paid time off, referral bonuses, shift differentials and overtime potential, and paid on-the-job training and certification sponsorship. This position involves standing, walking, sitting, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, and kneeling; employees may lift and carry up to 50 lbs, with mechanical assistance for heavier items. Travel is minimal.
About Keel and apply
Keel builds ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, email talent@keelusa.com with your request and contact information. Keel is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans. Ready to build with us? Apply through the link below, and you'll be taken to Keel's Paylocity application system to complete your application for this Goose Creek, SC opening.
Years of experience
- 5+ years of experience