A team of Committed Talent Working to Make a Difference
Find Your Career at Cutting Edge
Your CNC machining career starts here. Our team is driven to help employees grow personally and professionally and establish long-term, fulfilling careers at Cutting Edge Machine and Tool (CEMT). We are a team of committed men and women who desire to make a difference in the take-home value for each member, provide quality for our customers, and help non-profit organizations in and outside our community. Generously supporting one another, we are committed to helping our teammates. We generously give our resources, committed to making a profit to make a difference.
And we need you! We are looking for men and women who want to build a career in CNC machining, value continuous learning, and are intentionally helpful. Our team would love to help you grow professionally and personally as we serve one another and our customers. Learn more about open positions and fill out an application.
Committed to Being Intentionally Helpful and Continuous Learning
Current Openings
Maintenance Technician
Our Maintenance department is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with previous experience in manufacturing maintenance, particularly with CNC equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys learning, troubleshooting, and working collaboratively with a team to improve and repair equipment. The right candidate will embrace continuous improvement and demonstrate initiative in growing their technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute and complete assigned work orders, both independently and in collaboration with maintenance team members.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot current and potential breakdowns on CNC and manual equipment, including:
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical components
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Perform repairs and maintenance on facility grounds, building systems, and production equipment.
- Partner with manufacturers to assist in diagnosing and repairing equipment as needed.
- Follow through on assigned tasks to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of equipment.
- Contribute to departmental and personal performance goals by proactively addressing equipment issues.
Qualities & Expectations
- Continuous learner: Demonstrates commitment to expanding skills through on-site training and personal initiative.
- Dependable: Completes tasks with accuracy, thoroughness, and follow-through.
- Collaborative: Works effectively as part of a maintenance team and communicates clearly across departments.
- Improvement-oriented: Seeks ways to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.
Preferred Requirements
- Prior experience with primarily Fanuc and Okuma controls.
- Strong foundation in electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Previous maintenance experience with CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with troubleshooting methodologies and processes.
Desired Skills & Competencies
- Solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Safety-minded and attentive to compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Quality Technician
Are you looking for something different and rewarding? Then, working in the Quality Deptartment at Cutting Edge Machine and Tool is for you! Partnering with and working alongside production to ensure quality product is meeting our customer’s needs. This is done by building great relationships with the operators that you have the opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with. Our Quality team focuses on creating a competitive advantage for our company and our customers through partnership, on-floor inspections, and multiple tech driven measure techniques. We are a small but rapidly growing machining and assembly team that leverages state-of-the-art machining, assembly, and quality control systems to ensure we meet our customers at their point of need. We are pursuing someone that is looking to learn and grow with us. Be a part of something that is bigger than yourself and make a difference in your life and others, through doing quality work for a great company.
Responsibilities:
- Perform inspections of setup parts and conduct in-process inspections to ensure parts meet specifications.
- Conduct on-the-floor part inspection audits to maintain production quality.
- Operate and program CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) for inspections, ensuring the highest standards are met.
- Utilize tools such as calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, height gauges, and Faro arms (preferred but not required).
- Review and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical drawings.
- Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) standards to inspections.
- Maintain a clean, organized workstation and workspace that supports efficiency.
- Use Lean concepts to improve processes and minimize waste.
- Work collaboratively within a team environment, supporting colleagues as needed.
- Follow and implement the company’s mission statement and operating principles.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of inspection results, including non-conformances and corrective actions.
- Willing to work extended hours or additional days when overtime is necessary, as directed by the team leader.
Requirements:
- Prior experience in quality inspection, especially inspecting setup and in-process parts is desired but not required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Strong math skills and the ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
- Experience with CMM operation and programming is desired but not required.
- Familiarity with Faro arm operation and programming is preferred but not required.
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
- High school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency required.
- Preferably a degree or certification in CNC machining, or vocational/trade school training.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a fast learner with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Strong team player with an intentional attitude of helpfulness and collaboration.
- Ability to work within set first shift hours, with flexibility for overtime when necessary.
Expectations:
- Efficient completion of assigned tasks, meeting or exceeding departmental expectations.
- Development and adherence to a 90-day plan to track and improve performance.
- Consistent execution of quality inspection duties with attention to detail.
- Commitment to maintaining a workspace that promotes safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Positive attitude that aligns with the company’s mission and core values.
Assembly
We are looking to grow our Assembly team with a someone who is reliable and detail-oriented. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on work and thrives in a dynamic environment where they can rotate through a variety of assembly tasks. You’ll play a key role in helping us meet our customers’ expectations by assembling quality components with care and consistency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble components accurately and efficiently, according to work instructions and quality standards.
- Rotate between various assembly tasks as needed.
- Work collaboratively with team members and independently when required.
- Assist in set-ups for assemblies and remain open to learning new assembly techniques.
- Follow production schedules and meet established targets to ensure timely delivery to customers.
- Inspect parts during and after assembly to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Practice good stewardship of tools, equipment, parts, and team relationships.
- Contribute to a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Embrace opportunities for continuous personal and professional learning.
Requirements:
- Ability to lift 10–20 lbs regularly and up to 40 lbs occasionally.
- Physically able to stand, twist, and bend for extended periods.
- Willingness to learn to read blueprints and follow inspection procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Manufacturing or assembly experience is preferred, but not required.
- Dependable, adaptable, and open to feedback and growth.
Preferred Qualities:
- Positive attitude and a team-first mindset.
- Desire to contribute to a purpose-driven workplace.
- A sense of responsibility for quality work and care for people and resources.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for skills development and growth
- Meaningful work that impacts our customers and community
- A workplace culture that values excellence, integrity, and stewardship
Apply today and be part of a team that builds more than parts—we build trust, quality, and community.
Manual & CNC Machinist
Are you a skilled machinist looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Do you take pride in precision work and continuous improvement? We are seeking a Manual & CNC Machinist to join our team, where craftsmanship, collaboration, and innovation drive everything we do.
What You’ll Do:
- Machineprototype parts for current and potential new customers.
- Design and improvefixtures to support production efficiency.
- Work closely withengineering and production teams to develop solutions.
- Resolvefixture changes efficiently and effectively.
- Communicate clearly andtimely with departments on deadlines and progress.
- Contribute to a team committed toincreasing take-home value for employees.
- Be part of a team thatseeks to make a difference in our community and the world through the products we machine and the customers we serve.
- Work in an environment that valuesrespect, teamwork, and growth.
- Strive forcontinuous improvement in both skills and processes.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience withmanual machining (mills, lathes, grinders, etc.).
- Experience withCNC machines, with programming experience in CNC mills strongly encouraged.
- Ability toread and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus onefficiency and quality.
- A team player with agrowth mindset and a commitment to learning.
- Communication skills and attention to detail.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a team that valuescraftsmanship and innovation.
- Be part of a company that supportspersonal and professional growth.
- Contribute to meaningful projects thatimpact our customers and community.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
If you’re passionate about machining and want to be part of a company that values people, quality, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you!
Committed to Continuous Learning
Committed to Being Intentionally Helpful and to Continuous Learning
Our Area
Our Location
19149 C.R. 146
New Paris, IN 46553
We are conveniently located:
- 1/4 mile east of State Road 15 behind the fire department.
- We are 22 minutes from downtown Warsaw.
- We are 18 minutes from downtown Elkhart.
- We are 15 minutes from downtown Goshen.
- We are 10 minutes from downtown Nappanee.
Our Community
Local Schools:
- Fairfield Community Schools
- Goshen Community Schools
- Elkhart Community Schools
- Wanee Community Schools
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