Machinist 2nd Shift

Cepedaassociates; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cepedaassociates in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a skilled machinist to support the Production Manager. Responsibilities include setting up, programming, and operating CNC and manual machines to produce high-quality parts.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of machining experience or completion of a vocational program. The role involves reviewing blueprints, maintaining precise measurements, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. A detail-oriented approach is essential for consistent quality production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years machining experience or vocational school/apprenticeship preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings/blueprints to understand part requirements.
• Write/modify programs for CNC machines.
• Use precision measuring tools to ensure part conformance.
• Set up parts and fixturing with minimal supervision.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

CNC programming

Precision measuring instruments

Mathematics

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The position of machinist is to support the Production Manager by setting up, programming, and operating various CNC and manual machines to produce high-quality, precision parts.

This position will train on first shift, Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–4:30pm and move to second shift in October 2026. The schedule will be Monday–Thursday, 3:30pm–2:00am.

Reports to Production Manager

Responsibilities & Duties

• Review drawings/blueprints to understand part requirements
• Write/modify programs for CNC machines (G-Code and/or Conversational)
• Use precision measuring tools to ensure part conformance to drawing tolerances
• Set up parts and fixturing with minimal supervision
• Perform routine maintenance on equipmentComply with safety rules and regulations during course of duties

Skills/Training/Qualifications Required

• 3+ years machining experience or completion of vocational school/apprenticeship preferred
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments (i.e. micrometers, calipers, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand drawings and dimensional tolerancing
• Working knowledge of mathematics, including basic trigonometry
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety

Performance Measures

• Consistent production of quality parts with minimal scrap or rework
• Internal audits indicate functions are conducted and records completed in accordance with established policies
• Nonconformance and scrap are handled in accordance with established quality procedures
• Safety policies are observed
• External audits, e.g., ISO, government, or customer audits, product positive results

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods of time, wear required protective clothing and equipment
• Frequent overtime required
• Ability to respond to emergency work when required

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.