CNC Machinist 3rd Shift

Mersen; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersen is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for the 3rd shift to join our manufacturing team. You will operate CNC mills and lathes, interpret engineering drawings, and produce precision components to spec.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with CNC machines, GD&T, and precision measuring tools. A strong focus on quality, safety, and teamwork with engineers and supervisors is required.

Qualifications

• CNC machining experience or relevant technical training.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of basic machining principles, cutting tools, feeds and speeds.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Experience with CNC mills and/or CNC lathes.
• Knowledge of G-code and CNC programming.
• Experience with GD&T.
• Experience machining aluminum, steel, stainless steel, or other production materials.
• Vocational, technical, or machining certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and/or other CNC machinery.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and GD&T.
• Load tools, set offsets, and make machine adjustments as needed.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Make basic program edits and offsets as required.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality requirements.
• Work effectively with programmers, engineers, supervisors, and other machinists to resolve production issues.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Inspection tools

Program edits

Teamwork

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

G-code

Job description

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Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.

Present in 32 countries with 50 industrial sites and 24 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.

For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.

Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and dependable CNC Machinist to join our manufacturing team for 3rd Shift (9:30 PM - 6:00 AM). The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience operating CNC machinery, interpreting engineering drawings, and producing precision‑machined components to established specifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated machinist who takes pride in quality workmanship, accuracy, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and/or other CNC machinery.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and GD&T.
• Load tools, set offsets, and make machine adjustments as needed.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Make basic program edits and offsets as required.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality requirements.
• Work effectively with programmers, engineers, supervisors, and other machinists to resolve production issues.

$22.00 - $34.00 per hour

Qualifications

Required:

• CNC machining experience or relevant technical training.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of basic machining principles, cutting tools, feeds and speeds.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Preferred:

• Experience with CNC mills and/or CNC lathes.
• Knowledge of G-code and CNC programming.
• Experience with GD&T.
• Experience machining aluminum, steel, stainless steel, or other production materials.
• Vocational, technical, or machining certification.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender‑neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.