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CNC Operator

Whelan Machine
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026

Attention CNC Operator! Now Hiring …

Looking forward to your next big opportunity?

Whelan Machine is growing, and we want YOU to join our team!

We’re proud to be part of the Department of Defense (DoD) and offer you a chance to work in an exciting, fast-paced industry.

Supporting the mission with world-class precision is at the heart of what we do.

Whelan Machine is a mission-critical supplier of high-precision machining for the U.S defense industrial base. We offer quarterly incentive pay and the opportunity to work in our new and improved 70,000-square foot facility!

  • Competitive pay
  • Great benefits
  • Quarterly incentive pays
  • A workplace that values YOUR skill and growth
  • Be part of the DoD and helping make a difference
  • Supporting the mission with world-class precision
  • Brand-new 70,000 sq. ft. facility

Our mission is to build a world-class team of skilled professionals, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

If you're in Louisville or nearby, don't miss this opportunity!

Apply today and become part of the Whelan family.

Scope:CNC Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining computer-controlled machinery to produce precise parts and components in manufacturing settings.

Duties and Responsibilites:

  • Machine Setup and Programming: Configuring CNC machines, entering tooling instructions, and setting zero and reference points for operations.
  • Material Handling: Loading raw materials, managing bar feeders, chucks, and ancillary equipment safely.
  • Operation Monitoring: Running CNC cycles, performing single-step procedures, and monitoring machines during production to maintain quality standards.
  • Quality Assurance: Inspecting finished products, measuring tolerances, and performing de-burring or edge-breaking operations as required.
  • Maintenance: Conducting daily maintenance, lubricating components, changing tool inserts, and reporting machinery issues for timely repair.
  • Documentation: Keeping production and quality logs, recording machine settings, and documenting any operational issues.
  • Safety Compliance: Following safety protocols, wearing protective equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Work Experience: Entry level

Skills & Qualification:

  • Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and CAD/CAM files; understanding of machine processes and CNC programming.
  • Attention to detail: Ensuring precision in measurements and adherence to specifications.
  • Problem-Solving: Identifying and troubleshooting machine malfunctions or produtions issues
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, lift materials, and work in noisy or high temperature environments.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee sits, stands, uses hands, arms and fingers to perform routine tasks. Normal vision and hearing and the ability to communicate effectively to others in person or via written communication (in English) is needed. Basic business math skills are required. This position will usually be worked in the warehouse which may occasionally have various odors and noise emanating from the warehouse. This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to increase or decrease the scope of responsibilities when circumstances dictate, as determined by the owners.

You should be proficient in:

  • Dovetail CNC
  • CNC Tooling
  • G-Code
  • Tape Measure Reading
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs

Salary : $26 - $29

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