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CNC Machinist Programmer

Primetals Technologies USA LLC
Ghent, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2027

Primetals Technologies USA is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions to support our customers with long-term sustainability goals and their increased competitiveness. We believe the technical and economic know-how of our employees is the key success factor of our company.

At Primetals Technologies, you are encouraged to learn, grow, develop and contribute.

Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

Our Ghent, KY facility is currently seeking to fill a 2nd shift CNC Machinist Programmer I position.

$5000 retention bonus!

Our Ghent, KY facility is currently hiring for the following position: CNC Machinist/Programmer

Requirements -
  • Current, valid driver license
  • Prior machining experience
  • Proven ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
  • High attention to detail and self-motivation skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Performs setup, programming, and operation of computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines
    • May also operate manual machines such as lathes, mills, and profile machines
    • Work is diversified, and machining is performed to ordinary tolerances
    • Makes programming and other adjustments to adhere to established specifications
    • Monitors work to ensure that machine is operating properly
    • Works from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts, and in making repairs to existing parts and equipment.
    • Requires extensive knowledge of various metals and of measurements used in machining processes
    • Determines dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations and machines required by studying specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, damaged parts or descriptions of parts
    • Computes cutting speeds, feed rates and dimensions
    • Prepares and pre-sets all tools needed for machining operations
    • Responsible for rigging and transporting by crane, large parts and equipment
    • Inspects machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications
    • Performs housekeeping of machine and work area
    • Daily maintenance check of machine

Primetals Technologies offers a full range of benefits, including paid time off, and
    • Insurance – Medical, dental, vision accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life & accidental death
    • Financial – Tool purchase program, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, education reimbursement, quarterly bonus, and employee referral bonuses.

At Primetals Technologies, we value difference for the benefit of our Employees, our Customers, and our Community. Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

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