Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team: CNC Machinist I in Louisville, KY

Are you passionate about making a national impact? At BAE Systems, we're committed to delivering products that help protect the lives of those who serve. Our Combat Mission Systems business is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist I to join our manufacturing team in Louisville, KY.

About Us

We're a leader in the defense industry, providing vehicle and weapons systems for the U.S. military. Our company values its workforce, offering competitive salary and benefit packages, as well as resources for career growth. Our culture of safety and innovation empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

Job Summary

We're looking for a CNC Machinist I to work on a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, on the 2nd shift. As a CNC Machinist I, you'll be responsible for setting up and operating a wide range of machine tools, including CNC/NC Mill/Lathe, conventional Mill/Lathe, and various grinders. You'll work on complex setups, precise alignments, and manufacture precision parts to extremely close tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools, including:
  + Planer Mill
  + Radial Drill
  + Engine Lathe
  + VTL
  + HBM
  + Jig Bore
  + Vertical and Horizontal Hone
  + ID Grinder
  + OD Grinder
  + Surface Grinder
  + Centerless Grinder
  + CNC/NC Mill/Lathe
• Perform complex setups and precise alignments of workpieces
• Manufacture precision parts to extremely close tolerances from various materials and configurations (bar stock, weldment, forging, and casting)
• Perform repair-type operations, including restoration of overhaul parts
• Work under the supervision of a Team Leader, with minimal instructions and consultation available
• Maintain/improve housekeeping standards in your work area and adhere to established safety rules and practices
• Understand and use our shop floor computerized time and attendance system to execute assigned responsibilities

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $33.75 per hour
• Sign-on bonus: $5,000 available
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development

If you're a skilled machinist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Required Skills and Education

• 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-page complex machining blueprints.
• Must possess the knowledge, skill, and ability to set up and operate major machine tools.
• Must have the ability, confidence, and self-motivation to apply talent independently and with good judgment.

Preferred Skills and Education

N/A

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.