About us Bottoms Engineering is a small business in the bridge and highway industry. We are located in Frankfort, KY. We are creative, engaging, rewarding and our goal is to provide custom fabricated products to our customers. We are proud to be a part of the Build America Buy America Act. Our work environment includes: • Growth opportunities • Casual work attire • On-the-job training Employees will be working with various metals by band saw and operating CNC machinery. Applicants must have 2 years of CNC machine experience and be able to read a tape measure. This is a first shift position 7:30am to 4:15pm Monday to Friday. Some occasional overtime required. Pay will be based upon work experience and skill set. Benefits • Direct Deposit • Weekly Pay • Medical Insurance • Life Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • PTO - starting at 6 months • Holiday Pay • Clothing Reimbursement • 401(K) and Match • Potential for pay increases at 30, 60 and 90 days based upon merit. Responsibilities • Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to determine project specifications. • Utilize saws and CNC equipment for various metal components. • Operate power tools and hand tools for cutting, shaping, and assembling materials. • Ensure quality control by inspecting processes and finished products for accuracy. • Follow safety protocols while working and using heavy machinery. • Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively. • Able to lift and carry 50 pounds several times during the work shift. • Some travel to job sites required. Bottoms Engineering is an EOE Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Experience: • CNC: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Frankfort, KY 40601 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Skilled Machine operator 3rd shift Salary: $20.50 • Summary • This position regularly requires regular heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds). • Applicants with a criminal background are not encouraged to apply. • Must pass a background check & drug test. • Applicants should have recent steady work history with recent experience performing machine set ups and running production jobs on PLC controlled machinery, hydraulic and mechanical stamping presses, or automated welding systems. Prior experience interpreting blueprints, reading tape measure, and computer knowledge required. Prior experience in metal fabrication or resistance welding a plus. 3rd shift • Sunday thru Thursday • 8 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. HSD/GED Required Attendance is a MUST. Seeking candidates with recent steady work history in manufacturing environment with prior metal fabrication experience. Qualified candidates must have prior experience interpreting blueprints, reading tape measure, and some computer knowledge required. Positions requires regular heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) for 10 hour shifts in non-temperature controlled environment. Successful applicants must pass math test that includes adding and subtracting tape measure fractions, tape measure reading test, mechanical aptitude evaluation, drug screen, and a background check for misdemeanors and felonies. • This position will set-up automated welding and metal forming equipment then run production jobs while meeting and/or exceeding established production, set up, and quality standards. This position regularly conducts quality inspections to verify all parts meet blueprint specifications and quality tolerances and are usable for next operations and performs necessary rework and minor repairs on non-conforming parts. Applicants should have recent steady work history with recent experience performing machine set ups and running production jobs on PLC controlled machinery, hydraulic and mechanical stamping presses, or automated welding systems. As a Skilled Machine Operator on the 3rd Shift, you will be integral to our manufacturing operations, reporting directly to the Production Supervisor. Your role will involve operating and maintaining various machinery, including presses and programmable logic controllers, while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. With a strong foundation in mechanical knowledge and precision measuring instruments, you will contribute to efficient production processes. Your expertise in welding, fabrication, and basic math will enhance our team's performance, making you a vital asset in achieving our manufacturing goals. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.50 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • Night shift • Overnight shift • Overtime Experience: • Machine operation: 2 years (Required) • Stamping press: 1 year (Preferred) • Blueprint reading: 1 year (Preferred) • performing machine set ups: 1 year (Preferred) • Automated Welding : 1 year (Preferred) Location: • Frankfort, KY 40601 (Required) Shift availability: • Overnight Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: • Frankfort, KY 40601 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Frankfort, KY 40601: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Nashville Wire Products, an established local manufacturer of steel wire products for the material handling industry is growing and accepting resumes for Machine Operator Setup Technician for Resistance Welding Equipment at our Frankfort, Kentucky location. This position generally works a 50-hour workweek, and we are currently offering a double time incentive for all overtime hours. Responsibilities include: • Performs machine set-ups within established standards and make necessary adjustments including, inputting data and programming changes to computerized production machinery, as required. • Operates automated welding and metal forming equipment by setting up production jobs then monitors equipment during operation until jobs are complete. • Trains others how to safely operate machinery meeting established production, set-up, and quality standards. • Performs and/or assists with preventive, minor, and major maintenance functions on production machinery. • Conducts quality inspections to verify all parts meet blueprint specifications and quality tolerances and are usable for next operations and performs necessary rework and minor repairs on non-conforming parts. • Must meet and/or exceed established production, set-up, and quality standards. • Must keep accurate counts of production parts ran though machinery and accurately report on appropriate paperwork. Applicants must have recent steady work history with experience performing computer and mechanical machine set ups and troubleshooting while also running production jobs. Equipment includes PLC controlled machinery, hydraulic and mechanical stamping presses, and automated resistance welding systems. Prior experience interpreting blueprints and reading tape measure required. During a 10 hour shift this position regularly performs heavy lifting (up to 80 pounds), is required to stand on concrete floors, and may be subject to extreme temperatures as plant production areas are not air conditioned. Successful applicants must pass drug screen, and 7-year background check for misdemeanors and felonies. 3rd shift base schedule 8:00 pm - 6:30 am Sunday - Thursday • pay progression for Class 3: ($1/hr shift differential included) $21.50 start, $22.50 at 90 days, $23.75 at 1 year. • pay progression for Class 4: ($1/hr shift differential included) $25.75 start, $26.75 at 90 days, $27.75 at 1 year. Class designation is determined by our management team based upon skill set and prior work experience. Full time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance availability first of month after 30 days of service, 40 hours vacation after 6 months of service, 80 hours vacation after 1 year of service, 10 hours of paid sick time every 90 days of service until you have completed 1 year of service, then 30 hours of paid sick time annually, 401k with 100% match up to 4% following 1 year of service, 9 paid holidays, employer paid short and long term disability, and $1/hr shift differential for night shift. We are currently offering a double time incentive for all overtime hours. Pay: $21.50 - $25.75 per hour Expected hours: 50 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • Evening shift • Night shift • Overnight shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Frankfort, KY typically begins with specialized education and training, such as apprenticeship programs or postsecondary education, which combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists employed across the United States, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Frankfort, KY, machinists can expect to earn a weekly wage of approximately $862, with experienced professionals earning even more. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring machinists find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
