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CNC Machinist I - $33.75/hr + $5000 sign on bonus

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026

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 Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 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 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 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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