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Senior CNC Programmer / Machinist

locationLouisville, KY, USA
PublishedPublished: 9/19/2025
CNC Programmer
Full Time
5 - 10 years of experience
51+ / hour

📍 Location: Louisville, KY area (exact shop confidential)
💵 Pay: $45-55 per hour (based on experience)
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

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🔧 About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced CNC Senior Programmer/Machinist to take the lead on complex machining projects in a fast-paced, precision manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone with advanced CNC programming skills in Esprit who enjoys both hands-on machining and leadership responsibilities.

You’ll be programming and supporting setups for advanced CNC equipment—including Star CNC Swiss lathes and multi-axis turn-mill centers—while ensuring parts meet exacting tolerances and production goals.

This is a great opportunity for a top-tier CNC professional looking to make an impact at a well-established, family-oriented shop that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

  • ✍️ Create, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs using Esprit
  • ⚙️ Program and support setups for:
    Star CNC Swiss lathes
    CNC Turn-Mill Centers
  • 🔩 Lead or assist with CNC setups to maximize efficiency and accuracy
  • 📐 Read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and part specifications
  • ✅ Ensure high-tolerance machining and consistent quality across projects
  • 📊 Prioritize and manage multiple machining jobs from start to finish
  • ♻️ Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tooling, and cycle times

📋 Qualifications

  • 5+ years of CNC programming and machining experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Esprit
  • Proven experience with multi-axis CNC machining (Swiss, multi-axis lathe, mill-turn)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to streamline manufacturing processes
  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and project management skills

🎁 Compensation & Benefits

  • 💵 $45-55/hour (depending on experience)
  • 🏥 Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your family
  • 🌴 Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Supportive, family-like shop culture with opportunities for growth

🚀 Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a lead-level CNC programming and machining role at a confidential but respected manufacturer in the Louisville, KY area. If you’re ready to put your Esprit experience to work on cutting-edge projects, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply today to take the next step in your CNC career.

Years of experience

  • 5 - 10 years of experience

Salary range

  • 51+ / hour

CAM Software Experience

  • ESPRIT
  • Mastercam

Machine Type Programming Experience

  • 3 Axis Milling / Router
  • 4/5 Axis Milling / Router
  • Swiss
  • Lathe w/ Milling (Mill Turn)