Aerospace and Defense, Blueprints, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CNC Lathe, Computer Programming, Engineering Drawing, Extrusion, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Grinding, Identify Issues, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Medical Equipment, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills
Overview:
We're hiring a hands-on CNC Programmer & Machinist for our precision machining and tooling facility outside of Louisville, KY.
Alongside the parts we're known for providing the machining industry, this site machines large-format dies and equipment for the extrusion industry, holding tight tolerances on 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills and lathes.
We're looking for a machinist who came up on the shop floor, has deep hands-on experience, and has learned true CNC programming along the way. You'll write and edit programs in NX, including full 5-axis mill programming, then head to the floor to prove them out yourself. You'll still run setups, in-process inspections, and program adjustments daily.
This is work for advanced hands-on machinists with the programming skill to build the process from the ground up.
Why Join Us
- Advanced Machines: Run and program 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills and lathes daily.
- Real Ownership: Program it, prove it out, and see it through
- Clean Shop: Temperature-controlled, organized work environment.
Compensation
Shift
- 1st shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Responsibilities:
- Programming: Write, edit, and optimize CNC programs in NX, including 5-axis mill programs.
- Program Validation: Prove out your own programs at the machine, and partner with machinists to ensure programs run reliably in production.
- Setups: Set up, operate, and maintain multiple CNC mills and lathes.
- Blueprints: Interpret complex prints, GD&T specs, and work instructions.
- Inspection: Verify tight tolerances with micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
- Program Adjustments: Dial in cycles and cutting parameters to keep processes on spec.
- Tooling Maintenance: Maintain and resurface tooling used in your machines.
- Troubleshooting: Solve complex problems, pulling in technical experts as needed.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Required
- Extensive hands-on CNC machining experience (milling, turning, and/or grinding)
- Proven CNC programming experience earned on the shop floor
- Proficiency programming in NX (CAM)
- Ability to program 5-axis mills
- Experience proving out and validating your own programs at the machine
- Solid grasp of tooling, feeds, and speeds
- Experience running machine setups
- Reads engineering drawings and GD&T
- Experience verifying tight tolerances with inspection tools
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Preferred
- Experience programming large-format or die/mold work
- Aerospace, medical device, or defense background
- Other precision manufacturing industry experience