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Louisville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Sept 2025
💰 $46,000/yr($42,000/yr$46,000/yr)

About the role

Machinist

We are looking for a Machinist to join our Louisville, KY team.

The Machinist is responsible for setting up machines for Operators. This individual will also have experience reading drawings and manufacturing parts.

Senior Operators are also encouraged to apply.

Location: Louisville, KY

Rate: $21-$23/hour

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in KY. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

  • Manufacture and inspect detailed parts from drawings using a variety of machining tools and equipment (mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, jig bores and other machining equipment).
  • Being able to perform mathematical and geometrical calculations.
  • Determine how to set up machines based on instructions received and perform minor repairs of equipment.
  • Responsible for keeping work area clean and free from safety hazards and to maintain acceptable quality and efficiency level.

What You Bring

  • Ability to read and interpret process worksheets, inspect parts, set-up, operate and maintain set-ups of machines, and maintain acceptable quality and efficiency level. 
  • Must be able to communicate effectively.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.

CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.

To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST

For IMR: This location is one of our IMR Test Labs. To learn more, please visit us at Materials Testing Services | IMR Test Labs

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

#LI-BR

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, anc

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