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.
Job Title: CNC Machine Operator Job Description This individual is expected to be able to setup, operate, and change over CNC machines. They will mainly operate milling machines, including brands such as Fidal, Blue Star, and Haas. The role requires basic math skills to calculate dimensions and interpret blueprints and drawings. Responsibilities • Setup, operate, and change over CNC machines. • Operate milling machines including Fidal, Blue Star, and Haas. • Calculate dimensions and interpret blueprints and drawings. • Perform machine setups and changeovers. • Handle breakdowns and perform necessary repairs. • Use tape measures, calipers, and other measuring tools. Essential Skills • Experience with CNC machine operation, setup, and changeovers. • Basic math skills for calculating dimensions. • Ability to interpret blueprints and drawings. • Proficiency with measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers. • Strong attention to detail. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Preferred 3+ years of CNC Machine Operating experience. • High school diploma or GED. • Must have proper PPE (Steel toes, safety glasses, long sleeve shirt, and metatarsals). Why Work Here? This company offers room for growth and training on other tasks. Full-time employees have the potential to be converted to permanent positions if performing well. The current manager started as a CNC operator and is now overseeing half the plant, demonstrating the growth opportunities available. Work Environment This is a metal fabrication environment that provides a full range of services including oxy fuel, plasma, laser, and band saw cutting. The environment can be loud, dirty, hot in the summer, and cold in the winter. Employees must be willing to work overtime if needed. The dress code includes steel toes, safety glasses, long sleeve shirts, and metatarsals, which can be provided. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>We are seeking a Machine Operator / Laborer to join our team! You will operate and repair a variety of machines and mechanical instruments. Responsibilities: • Operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments • Modify parts and materials to improve overall production • Test completed equipment to detect and remove defects • Perform routine maintenance on machinery • Calculate dimensions and tolerance using measuring instruments Qualifications: • High school diploma/ GED • Familiarity with machine tools and equipment • Strong analytical and mathematical skills, problem-solving, computers, and mechanics. • Strong attention to detail • Ability to work and communicate well with others. • You need to have a valid Driver's License and your own transportation. • Must be able to pass a background check and drug test. Company DescriptionA SMALL MACHINE SHOP. WE ARE FAMILY ORIENTED.
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 CNC 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. The schedule for this position is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5pm to 5am. • **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: • 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. • Responsible for independently performing tasks requiring accuracy and mental application in the use of advanced shop mathematics. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • Cleans/deburrs parts as conditions permit utilizing machine tools, power tools or hand tools. • Maintains and returns all equipment such as tooling, jigs, fixtures and gages to the proper storage area. • Performs routine operator maintenance functions such as daily lubrication, chip removal, and the cleaning of machines, table, surrounding area as required. • Rigs/loads/unloads parts or equipment from machines utilizing special handling equipment as needed. • Employee is responsible for maintaining/improving housekeeping standard in his/her work area and adhering to established safety rules and practices. • Train other machinists as required. • Works under the supervision of a Team Leader who gives minimal instructions. Team Leader is available for consultation. • Employees assigned to closed areas may be required to assist with ancillary tasks such as painting, blasting, assembly to ensure product completed. • 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 • 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. • Able to read, interpret, and edit programming as required to mitigate production delays/risks. • Knowledge in the use of DNC software to upload programming. • Must possess strong machining experience with exotic metals including Monel, Inconel, Titanium, K-Monel, etc. • Experience and understanding of GD&T application. • 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 products. • Must have the ability to read and interpret multi-paged complex machining product 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. • Assist others in obtaining solutions to quality issues. • Assist other machinists in complex set-ups. • Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills N/A 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 naval 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.
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