Demo

CNC Machinist 1st Shift

In-Place Machining Company, LLC
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/16/2026
Apply
Description

Build Precision. Solve Complex Challenges. Make an Impact.


Are you a hands-on CNC Machinist who takes pride in creating precision components that keep industry moving? Join our team in Baton Rouge and become part of a company that tackles unique machining challenges, supports critical industrial repairs, and values craftsmanship, innovation, and safety above all else.


This is more than a machine shop role—it's an opportunity to work on custom, one-of-a-kind projects, develop your programming expertise, and grow your career alongside experienced machinists, engineers, and field service professionals.

  

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Work on custom precision parts—not repetitive production runs
  • Utilize advanced CNC equipment and CAD/CAM programming
  • Collaborate with engineers and skilled trades professionals
  • Expand your programming, setup, and machining capabilities
  • Join a safety-first culture where your expertise is valued

Opportunities for overtime and career growth 

Requirements

What You'll Do


As a CNC Machinist, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality precision components while continuously improving processes and machining strategies.


Responsibilities

  • Program, set up, and operate 3-axis CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers and turning centers
  • Develop machining processes, tooling selections, setups, and part programs for custom projects
  • Machine components to moderate tolerances (±0.005") while maintaining exceptional quality standards
  • Interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements
  • Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment
  • Manufacture custom precision components supporting large industrial repair projects
  • Collaborate with machinists, engineers, field service teams, and supervisors to determine the most efficient manufacturing methods
  • Optimize CNC programs, tooling, and machining processes for quality and productivity improvements
  • Set up and operate CNC boring mills, lathes, and machining centers
  • Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area
  • Complete quality documentation and inspection records accurately
  • Uphold and promote a culture where safety is always the highest priority

What We're Looking For


Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2–3 years of CNC machining experience
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings
  • Experience operating CNC machining equipment and performing setups
  • Knowledge of feeds, speeds, cutting tools, and machining practices
  • Ability to inspect and verify dimensions including diameters, lengths, flatness, and straightness
  • Basic understanding of GD&T and conversational programming
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred Qualifications

  • Journeyman certification or 2-year Technical Degree
  • Experience with Haas machining centers (vertical, horizontal, and/or turning)
  • Experience with G&L boring mills
  • Experience with G & M code programming
  • CAM software experience, preferably Mastercam
  • Familiarity with carbide drills, end mills, inserted cutters, and boring tooling
  • Experience machining ferrous and non-ferrous materials
  • Experience using Faro CMM or advanced metrology equipment

The Ideal Candidate


You are a problem solver who enjoys transforming raw material into precision components. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, take ownership of your work, and are always looking for ways to improve efficiency, quality, and performance.

Most importantly, you believe that safety, precision, and teamwork are the foundation of exceptional work.

Ready to Take Your CNC Career to the Next Level?

Join a team where your machining expertise contributes to real-world industrial solutions and where every project presents a new challenge to master. 

  

What You'll Do


As a CNC Machinist, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality precision components while continuously improving processes and machining strategies.


Responsibilities

  • Program, set up, and operate 3-axis CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers and turning centers
  • Develop machining processes, tooling selections, setups, and part programs for custom projects
  • Machine components to moderate tolerances (±0.005") while maintaining exceptional quality standards
  • Interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements
  • Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment
  • Manufacture custom precision components supporting large industrial repair projects
  • Collaborate with machinists, engineers, field service teams, and supervisors to determine the most efficient manufacturing methods
  • Optimize CNC programs, tooling, and machining processes for quality and productivity improvements
  • Set up and operate CNC boring mills, lathes, and machining centers
  • Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area
  • Complete quality documentation and inspection records accurately
  • Uphold and promote a culture where safety is always the highest priority

What We're Looking For


Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2–3 years of CNC machining experience
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings
  • Experience operating CNC machining equipment and performing setups
  • Knowledge of feeds, speeds, cutting tools, and machining practices
  • Ability to inspect and verify dimensions including diameters, lengths, flatness, and straightness
  • Basic understanding of GD&T and conversational programming
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred Qualifications

  • Journeyman certification or 2-year Technical Degree
  • Experience with Haas machining centers (vertical, horizontal, and/or turning)
  • Experience with G&L boring mills
  • Experience with G & M code programming
  • CAM software experience, preferably Mastercam
  • Familiarity with carbide drills, end mills, inserted cutters, and boring tooling
  • Experience machining ferrous and non-ferrous materials
  • Experience using Faro CMM or advanced metrology equipment

The Ideal Candidate


You are a problem solver who enjoys transforming raw material into precision components. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, take ownership of your work, and are always looking for ways to improve efficiency, quality, and performance.


Most importantly, you believe that safety, precision, and teamwork are the foundation of exceptional work.

Ready to Take Your CNC Career to the Next Level?


Join a team where your machining expertise contributes to real-world industrial solutions and where every project presents a new challenge to master 

Salary.com Estimation for CNC Machinist 1st Shift in Baton Rouge, LA
$48,483 to $61,505
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at In-Place Machining Company, LLC

  • In-Place Machining Company, LLC Rochester, NH
  • Apply Job Type Full-time Description Travel the Northeast | Build. Repair. Explore. Not Your Typical Maintenance Job Do you thrive on solving mechanical pr... more
  • Just Posted

  • In-Place Machining Company, LLC Rochester, NH
  • Apply Job Type Full-time Description OASIS Alignment Services is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Metrology Engineer to join our team sup... more
  • Just Posted

  • In-Place Machining Company, LLC Vancouver, WA
  • Apply Job Type Full-time Description Turn Your Machining Expertise Into a Career That Takes You Around the World You're not looking for another machine sho... more
  • Just Posted

  • In-Place Machining Company, LLC Vancouver, WA
  • Apply Job Type Full-time Description Not Interested in Sitting Behind a Desk All Day? If you enjoy working with your hands, traveling to customer sites acr... more
  • Just Posted


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other CNC Machinist 1st Shift jobs in the Baton Rouge, LA area that may be a better fit.

  • Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company Baton Rouge, LA
  • Description Build Precision. Solve Complex Challenges. Make an Impact. Are you a hands-on CNC Machinist who takes pride in creating precision components th... more
  • Just Posted

  • Sulzer Baton Rouge, LA
  • SUMMARY: Reads blueprints, programs or adjusts G-code, and sets up CNC machines to cut and shape raw materials into precision parts. Responsible for monito... more
  • 23 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!