C & S Machine & Manufacturing Corporation

🔎At a Glance

• Company Name: C & S Machine & Manufacturing
• Location: La Grange, KY
• Shop Type: Contract Manufacturer | Production Manufacturing | Job Shop Hybrid
• Industries Served: Aerospace, Defense, Firearms, OEM Manufacturing, Industrial Manufacturing
• Typical Work: Prototype to Production | High-Mix & Production Manufacturing
• Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Horizontal Machining, Vertical Turning, Multi-Tasking, Fabrication, Welding, Coating
• Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Defense & Firearms Components
• Certifications: ISO 9001, ITAR Registered, DFARS Compliant, Type 07 FFL, Class 2 SOT
• Shift Environment: 24-Hour Manufacturing Operation

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Founded in 1969, C & S Machine & Manufacturing is a third-generation family-owned contract manufacturer located in La Grange, Kentucky. What started as a small garage operation in Louisville has grown into a modern 60,000-square-foot manufacturing campus serving customers across the aerospace, defense, firearms, and industrial sectors.

C & S specializes in vertically integrated manufacturing solutions, supporting OEM customers from prototype development through full production launch. The company combines skilled machinists, advanced CNC technology, fabrication, robotic welding, coating, inspection, and disciplined manufacturing systems to deliver high-quality precision components and assemblies.

Unlike many manufacturers in the firearms and defense space, C & S operates as a true service-based manufacturing partner. The company does not compete with its customers through an in-house product line or retail brand. Instead, its entire focus is dedicated to helping OEM customers scale production, improve quality, and launch products successfully.

Today, C & S continues investing heavily in advanced manufacturing technology, automation, inspection systems, workforce development, and aerospace/defense manufacturing capabilities as the company works toward AS9100 certification.

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Machinists at C & S Machine & Manufacturing work on a wide variety of precision-machined components and assemblies across aerospace, firearms, defense, and OEM manufacturing industries.

Typical Part Types

• Suppressors
• Pistol slides
• Bolt carrier groups
• Receivers
• Muzzle devices
• Gas blocks
• Flash hiders
• Optics components
• Aerospace and defense components
• Welded assemblies and production OEM parts

Production Style

• Prototype through production manufacturing
• High-mix and repeat production work
• Tight-tolerance precision machining
• Collaborative engineering and manufacturing support

Materials Machined

• Aluminum
• Stainless steel
• Alloy steel
• Hardened materials
• Defense and firearms-related components

Manufacturing Environment

• CNC machining and turning
• Multi-axis machining
• Fabrication and robotic welding
• Cerakote and finishing operations
• Process-driven quality systems
• Modern ERP and manufacturing software systems

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• CNC Horizontal Machining
• CNC Vertical Machining
• CNC Horizontal Turning
• CNC Vertical Turning
• Multi-Tasking / Mill-Turn Machining
• Prototype & Production Manufacturing
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing
• Fabrication & Welding
• Laser Cutting
• Robotic Welding
• Cerakote & Coating Services
• Integrated Inspection & Quality Assurance

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Multi-Axis & Advanced Machines

• Okuma Multus U4000

CNC Horizontal Machining

• Makino a71nx
• Makino a81nx
• Doosan HP-6300

CNC Vertical Machining

• Doosan DNM 5700S
• Enshu 650VX
• Mori Seiki DuraVertical
• Daewoo DMV-650

CNC Turning & Vertical Turning

• Okuma LB3000 EX II
• Okuma LT2000 EX
• Mori Seiki NLX2500SY
• Doosan Puma V550
• Hwacheon VT-550

Fabrication & Welding

• Amada Ensis 3015 AJ
• Lincoln Electric System 35

Inspection & Metrology

• Zeiss Contura G2
• Surface and contour measuring systems
• Precision inspection equipment

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CAM Software

• ESPRIT TNG
• AP100
• Sheetworks 3D

CAD Software

• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD
• Inventor Pro

Manufacturing & Quality Systems

• JobBOSS ERP
• Calypso Inspection Software

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C & S Machine & Manufacturing maintains strict quality standards supported by modern inspection systems and disciplined manufacturing processes.

Certifications & Compliance

• ISO 9001 Certified
• ITAR Registered
• DFARS Compliant
• Type 07 FFL
• Class 2 SOT
• Pursuing AS9100 Certification

Quality & Inspection Capabilities

• First article inspection
• In-process inspection
• Precision metrology
• Surface and contour measurement
• CMM inspection
• Process-driven manufacturing controls

This creates a structured, quality-focused environment where machinists work with clear standards, modern equipment, and repeatable manufacturing processes.

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Machinists choose C & S because the company combines old-school craftsmanship with serious investment in modern manufacturing technology.

What Sets the Shop Apart

• Third-generation family-owned company
• Veteran-owned manufacturing business
• Stable long-term manufacturing environment
• Modernized manufacturing campus with advanced equipment
• Aerospace, defense, and firearms industry exposure
• Clean, organized, technology-focused shop environment
• Advanced machining, fabrication, welding, and inspection capabilities under one roof
• Real opportunities for career growth and advancement
• 4-year Kentucky-certified machinist apprenticeship program
• Leadership team focused on reinvestment and continuous improvement
• Team-oriented culture built around accountability, precision, and problem-solving

C & S operates with a strong service-first mindset and takes pride in delivering quality work, on-time performance, and long-term manufacturing partnerships.

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C & S Machine & Manufacturing is currently hiring for:

• CNC Machine Operators
• CNC Machinists
• Manufacturing & Production Roles

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