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Machinist
full-timeDe Soto

Summary

Location

De Soto

Type

full-time

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About this role

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet  

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.   

You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.  

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.   

Huhtamaki’s North America business segment is a leading manufacturer of consumer goods packaging as well as tableware, cups, folding cartons, containers, trays and service ware for the foodservice industry and retail markets. Our product portfolio includes Chinet®, the leading brand of premium tableware. Huhtamaki North America with sales of $1.3B employs approximately 4,200 people in 18 manufacturing locations with its US Headquarters in De Soto, KS. The parent company, Huhtamaki Oyj, has its head office in Espoo, Finland. Huhtamaki Oyj is the #1 globally operating foodservice packaging and molding fiber company in the world.

We're looking for professionals to join our team of approximately 17,000 people in 34 countries. You'll think creatively about making our business and those of our customers' more effective and successful. You'll always be looking for new ways of working. And along the way you'll be making a difference to some of the world's biggest brands, by helping great products reach more people, more easily.

EEO/AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SUMMARY

Duties include set up and machining of metal and plastic parts for machinery using a variety of CNC equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Follow all safety and personnel policies.
  • Set up and operate CNC mills, with the ability to make fixtures, knowing when to use vice with hard jaws, soft jaws, self self-centering vice, use of a fixture, and 3 jaw chucks. Have enough experience to make minimum of three setups daily to complete shop orders.
  • Must process the ability to edit programs at machine and program fixtures needed to complete the work order.
  • Mill/Bore OD/ID, mill pockets, profile, hard machine, keyways, drill, tap, ream and be able to hold tolerance to .0001 in some cases.
  • Evaluate and work from blueprints to manufacture parts.
  • Inspects completed parts to assure they meet blue print requirements.
  • Ability to use precision inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, depth mic, indicators and CMM.
  • Must own personal inspection tools as well as hand tools.
  • Document program, fixtures and tooling required for each job on set-up-sheets.
  • Have and maintain as positive outlook.
  • Work well as a team in work cell and department.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Journeyman level knowledge (5-7 years min.) of CNC Mill work required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee will work in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, requires prolonged standing up to 10 hours each day, walking, stooping/bending, twisting at waist and reaching at and above the shoulders.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.

Other facts

Tech stack
CNC Machining,Blueprint Evaluation,Precision Inspection,Fixture Creation,Program Editing,Tolerance Holding,Teamwork,Safety Compliance

About Huhtamaki

Huhtamaki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, and personal care products, ensuring hygiene and safety, driving accessibility and affordability, and helping prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we do.

Huhtamaki has over 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage. Our around 18 000 professionals are operating in 36 countries and 101 locations around the world. Our values are Care Dare Deliver. In 2024 Huhtamaki’s net sales totaled EUR 4.1 billion. Huhtamäki Oyj is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and the head office is in Espoo, Finland. Find out more about how we are protecting food, people and the planet at www.huhtamaki.com.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The machinist will set up and operate CNC mills, making fixtures and completing shop orders. They will also inspect completed parts to ensure they meet blueprint requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Machinist do at Huhtamaki?

As a Machinist at Huhtamaki, you will: the machinist will set up and operate CNC mills, making fixtures and completing shop orders. They will also inspect completed parts to ensure they meet blueprint requirements..

Why join Huhtamaki as a Machinist?

Huhtamaki is a leading Packaging and Containers Manufacturing company.

Is the Machinist position at Huhtamaki remote?

The Machinist position at Huhtamaki is based in De Soto, Kansas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Machinist position at Huhtamaki?

You can apply for the Machinist position at Huhtamaki directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Huhtamaki on their website.