CNC Machine Operator (Lathe/Milling)

Job Title: CNC Machine Operator (Lathe and/or Mill Experience Required)

Location: 3832 Fitzgerald Rd, Louisville, KY 40216
(Relocating to a new state-of-the-art facility in LaGrange, KY in early 2026)
Shifts Available:

• 2nd Shift: MondayFriday, 3:30 PM11:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: SundayThursday, 11:00 PM7:30 AM
• 4th Shift: FridaySunday, 7:00 PM7:00 AM

Employment Type: Full-time | Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $21.00$25.00 per hour (based on experience) with a 10% pay differential for all shifts outside of first.

Hidden Talent is hiring on behalf of C&S Machine and Manufacturing , a leader in precision manufacturing based in Louisville, KY. We're seeking skilled CNC Machine Operators with experience on lathe, mill, or both . This is a great opportunity to work in a clean, safety-first environment with growth potential, great benefits, and modern equipment .

Please Note:
This role requires hands-on experience operating CNC mills or lathes .
Punch press, brake press, or laser machine experience alone does not qualify for this position.

This position also requires that interested candidates not be considered prohibited person according to the definition here: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/identify-prohibited-persons

• Set up and operate CNC mill and/or lathe machines
• Load raw materials, adjust settings, and monitor performance
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Maintain accurate production and quality logs
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Follow safety protocols and help maintain a clean work area

• Fanatical About Precision: We don't cut corners. We cut steelwith excellence.
• Accountable to Each Other: We're one team, and we own our work.
• Challenge Accepted: If it's hard, we're doing it right.
• Truth Tellers, Always: Integrity is our default.
• Service With Humility: We all roll up our sleevesno job is too small.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience operating CNC lathe and/or mill machines

• Ability to read blueprints and follow technical work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-precision environment
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Forklift certification (preferred)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk throughout the shift
• Willingness to relocate with the company to LaGrange, KY in early 2026

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer-paid for employees)
• Paid time off & 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 3.5% company match
• Up to 5 weeks of vacation based on tenure
• Christmas bonus + success sharing (coming 2025)
• HSA match
• Clean, organized, and climate-controlled facility (non-union)

Qualification

High School or equivalent