CNC Programmer I – Entry Level

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

CNC Programmer I at Primetals Technologies operating CNC machines. Performing machining tasks and setup work in the Ghent, KY facility.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeGhent • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs setup, programming, and operation of computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines
May also operate manual machines such as lathes, mills, and profile machines
Work is diversified, and machining is performed to ordinary tolerances
Makes programming and other adjustments to adhere to established specifications
Monitors work to ensure that machine is operating properly
Works from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts, and in making repairs to existing parts and equipment
Requires extensive knowledge of various metals and of measurements used in machining processes
Determines dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations and machines required by studying specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, damaged parts or descriptions of parts
Computes cutting speeds, feed rates and dimensions
Prepares and pre-sets all tools needed for machining operations
Responsible for rigging and transporting by crane, large parts and equipment
Inspects machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications
Performs housekeeping of machine and work area
Daily maintenance check of machine

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current, valid driver license
Prior machining experience
Proven ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
High attention to detail and self-motivation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

$5000 retention bonus!
Paid time off
Insurance – Medical, dental, vision accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life & accidental death
Tool purchase program
401(k)
Flexible spending accounts
Education reimbursement
Quarterly bonus
Employee referral bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

CNC programmingmanual machiningmachining processescutting speedsfeed ratestool preparationinspecting work pieceshousekeeping of machinemaintenance checks

Soft Skills

attention to detailself-motivationaccuracythoroughness

Certifications

valid driver license