Job Description What’s it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. As part of our manufacturing team, you can help us ensure the integrity and reliability of some of our most important products. Our Combat Mission Systems business is currently looking for a machine operator that is ready to rise to the challenge to deliver products that help protect the lives of those who serve. Here, we value our workforce, and that means providing our employees with competitive salary and benefit packages and plenty of resources for career growth. Most importantly, with our culture of safety and innovation, and the chance to make an impact on our business, you'll build a career you can be proud of. BAE Systems is looking for a CNC Machinist III to join our team in Louisville, KY. As a leader in the defense industry BAE Systems provides vehicle and weapons systems for the U.S. military. This position is weekday - 2nd Shift / M-T - 4/10 Schedule. • **There is a sign on bonus of $5,000 available for this position.*** Must be capable of setting up and operating a wide range of machine tools. Included but not limited to: manual lathe, CNC/NC lathe, hollow spindle lathe, deep hole boring machine, broach, vertical and horizontal hone, planer mill, radial drill, chamber grinder, multi axis machines, ID/OD and surface grinder, centerless grinder, VTL, NC mill, press, lap, jig bore, stencil, deburr, and autofrettage process. As a CNC Machinist III, you will: 1. Responsible for working from process sheets, engineering drawings/specifications, sketches and written/oral instructions to machine various end product items. Works to extremely close tolerances and inspects work using precision measuring instruments. Completes manufacturing/quality control reports and tag discrepant parts. 2. Responsible for independently performing tasks requiring accuracy and mental application in the use of advanced shop mathematics. 3. Responsible for suggesting and working with Manufacturing Engineering and others in developing alternate methods and procedures which contribute toward more efficient and economic product manufacturing. 4. Responsible for performing work assignments which require accomplishing untried tasks, first run complex machining, method process prove out, etc. in consultation with Manufacturing Engineering or others as required. 5. Responsible for making complex setups and accomplish precise alignment of work piece in machine and manufacturing to extremely close tolerances on parts of high complexity, such as gun barrels and other parts, as well as parts of low to medium complexity. 6. Responsible for independently performing tasks requiring accuracy and mental application in the use of shop mathematics, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and Feeds & Speed calculations. 7. Cleans/deburrs parts as conditions permit utilizing machine tools, power tools or hand tools. 8. Maintains and returns all equipment such as tooling, jigs, fixtures and gages to the proper storage area. 9. Performs routine operator maintenance functions such as daily lubrication, chip removal, and the cleaning of machines, table, surrounding area as required. 10. Rigs/loads/unloads parts or equipment from machines utilizing special handling equipment as needed. 11. Employee is responsible for maintaining/improving housekeeping standard in his/her work area and adhering to established safety rules and practices. 12. Train other machinists as required. 13. Works under the supervision of a Team Leader who gives minimal instructions. Team Leader is available for consultation. 14. Employees assigned to closed areas may be required to assist with ancillary tasks such as painting, blasting, assembly to ensure product completed. 15. Must understand shop floor computerized time and attendance system and independently execute assigned responsibilities. Examples of those responsibilities are: clocking in and out upon arrival and departure from work, close shop order sequences when work is complete, etc. Physical Demands: The work requires employee to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, reach, and climb. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Cranes, hand trucks, and other lifting and moving equipment are available for heavier loads.Required Education, Experience, & Skills 1. Must have a HS or GED with a minimum of 5 years of strong knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, KT and G&L controls, CNC programming code including G-code, M-code, etc. machining experience. Union work environment, seniority based system. 2. Able to read, interpret, and edit programming as required to mitigate production delays/risks. 3. Knowledge in the use of DNC software to upload programming. 4. Must possess strong machining experience with exotic metals including Monel, Inconel, Titanium, K-Monel, etc. 5. Experience and understanding of GD&T application. 6. Must have the knowledge and skill to set, use, and read precision layout and measuring instruments. 7. Must have the knowledge of, and the ability to apply algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric functions to blueprint dimensions in the machining of products. 8. Must have the ability to read and interpret multi-paged complex machining product blueprints. 9. Must possess the knowledge, skill, and ability to setup and operate major machine tools. 10. Must have the ability, confidence, and self-motivation to apply talents independently and with good judgment. 11. Assist others in obtaining solutions to quality issues. 12. Assist other machinists in complex set-ups. 13. Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance. Pay Information This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
See More Details >>We are looking for experienced CNC Machinists (Lathe and Mill), and Manual Machinists for second shift to join our team and help us grow in Louisville, KY. This position will set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts to customer specifications. SHIFT DETAILS: Second Shift: • Schedule: 3 days a week, 3:15 pm to 4:15 am • Shift Rotation: The workweek consists of 3 consecutive workdays, alternating from Monday to Wednesday one week and Wednesday to Friday the following week. This allows for 6 consecutive days off (Thursday–Tuesday) every other week. • $2.50 shift differential • Option to bank holiday hours for additional PTO or receive holiday pay if the holiday falls on a scheduled day off. • Overtime (OT): Pay for hours worked beyond 37.5 hours. • Double time (DT): For all hours worked after midnight on Saturday and all day Sunday through Monday morning. MACHINIST PAY SCALES BASED ON SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE (Min-Max): • Machinist 1: $24.00 – $29.00 • Machinist 2: $28.00 – $32.00 • Machinist 3: $31.00 – $36.00 • Machinist 4: $35.00 – $41.00 ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. • Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining. • Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, horizontal mills, portable equipment, and vertical turret lathes. • Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. • Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications. • Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data. • Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly including teardown repairs. • Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly. • Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operations of unit to ensure functionality and performance. • Develops specifications from general descriptions and draws sketches for parts or products to be fabricated. • Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. • Performs work safely and meets regulatory compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. • Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: • Requires a High School diploma or equivalent. • One to three years of experience and/or training as a Journeyman Machinist or equivalent combination of education and experience (Journeyman Certification is preferred). • Must possess excellent communication and people skills. • Strong diligence required. • Possesses strong analytical skills. • Works independently under the pressure of deadline commitments. • Required understanding and comprehension of blueprints and designs from sketches. • Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. • Flexibility in the work schedule is needed to meet overtime requirements. BENEFITS: • 401(k) Retirement plan • 401(k) Company Matching • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (coverage begins on your first day!) • Company-paid life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Paid time off • Parental leave • Nine paid holidays It is Atlas’ Policy to employ qualified people to perform the many tasks necessary in operating our Company. An integral part of this Policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons regarding recruiting, hiring, benefits, compensation, training, promotions, terminations of employment, and company sponsored social and recreational activities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. It is also the Policy of Atlas to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment of any kind. Our company does not and will not tolerate any employee unlawfully harassing another employee, for example, by addressing or referring to another employee in racially, religiously, or sexually derogatory terms. Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Referral program • Vision insurance Schedule: • 12 hour shift • 3x12 • Evening shift
See More Details >>Job Description What’s it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. As part of our manufacturing team, you can help us ensure the integrity and reliability of some of our most important products. Our Combat Mission Systems business is currently looking for a machine operator that is ready to rise to the challenge to deliver products that help protect the lives of those who serve. Here, we value our workforce, and that means providing our employees with competitive salary and benefit packages and plenty of resources for career growth. Most importantly, with our culture of safety and innovation, and the chance to make an impact on our business, you'll build a career you can be proud of. BAE Systems is looking for a CNC Machinist I to join our team in Louisville, KY. As a leader in the defense industry BAE Systems provides vehicle and weapons systems for the U.S. military. This position is weekday - 1st Shift / M-T - 4/10 Schedule. • **There is a sign on bonus of $5,000 available for this position.*** Must be capable of setting up and operating a wide range of machine tools to include but not limited to: Planer Mill, Radial Drill, Engine Lathe, VTL, HBM, Jig Bore, Vertical and Horizontal Hone, ID Grinder, OD Grinder, Surface Grinder, Centerless Grinder, conventional Mill/Lathe, and CNC/NC Mill/Lathe. Is required to make complex setups and precise alignment of work pieces in the machine and manufacture to extremely close tolerances as required in the manufacture of a large variety of precision parts made from various materials and configurations--bar stock, weldment, forging, and casting. Frequently, operations are repair type in nature, which requires the restoration of overhaul parts. As a CNC Machinist I, you will: • Must be capable of setting up and operating a wide range of machine tools to include but not limited to: Planer Mill, Radial Drill, Engine Lathe, VTL, HBM, Jig Bore, Vertical and Horizontal Hone, ID Grinder, OD Grinder, Surface Grinder, Centerless Grinder, conventional Mill/Lathe, and CNC/NC Mill/Lathe. • Frequently, operations are repair type in nature, which requires the restoration of overhaul parts. • Works under the supervision of a Team Leader who gives minimal instructions. Team Leader is available for consultation. • Employee is responsible for maintaining/improving housekeeping standard in his/her work area and adhering to established safety rules and practices. • Must understand shop floor computerized time and attendance system and independently execute assigned responsibilities. Examples of those responsibilities are: clocking in and out upon arrival and departure from work, close shop order sequences when work is complete, etc. Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Must have the knowledge and skill to set, use, and read precision layout and measuring instruments. • Must have the knowledge of, and the ability to apply, algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric functions to blueprint dimensions in the machining of complex parts. • Must have the ability to read and interpret multi-paged complex machining blueprints. • Must possess the knowledge, skill, and ability to setup and operate major machine tools. • Must have the ability, confidence, and self motivation to apply talents independently and with good judgment. Pay Information This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Louisville, KY, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years and require extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Louisville, KY, machinists earn an average of $2,320 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring machinists in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
