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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 $33 – $34 / hr to start 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