About this opportunity

Baton Rouge Machine Works lists this Production CNC Machinist (1st Shift!) opportunity in baker, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Description

Build Precision. Solve Complex Challenges. Make an Impact.

Are you a hands-on CNC Machinist who takes pride in creating precision components that keep industry moving? Join our team in Baton Rouge and become part of a company that tackles unique machining challenges, supports critical industrial repairs, and values craftsmanship, innovation, and safety above all else.

This is more than a machine shop role—its an opportunity to work on custom, one-of-a-kind projects, develop your programming expertise, and grow your career alongside experienced machinists, engineers, and field service professionals.

Why Youll Love This Role

Work on custom precision parts—not repetitive production runs

Utilize advanced CNC equipment and CAD/CAM programming

Collaborate with engineers and skilled trades professionals

Expand your programming, setup, and machining capabilities

Join a safety-first culture where your expertise is valued

Opportunities for overtime and career growth

Requirements

What Youll Do

As a CNC Machinist, youll play a key role in producing high-quality precision components while continuously improving processes and machining strategies.

Responsibilities

Program, set up, and operate 3-axis CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers and turning centers

Develop machining processes, tooling selections, setups, and part programs for custom projects

Machine components to moderate tolerances (±0.005") while maintaining exceptional quality standards

Interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements

Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment

Manufacture custom precision components supporting large industrial repair projects

Collaborate with machinists, engineers, field service teams, and supervisors to determine the most efficient manufacturing methods

Optimize CNC programs, tooling, and machining processes for quality and productivity improvements

Set up and operate CNC boring mills, lathes, and machining centers

Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area

Complete quality documentation and inspection records accurately

Uphold and promote a culture where safety is always the highest priority

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications

~ High School Diploma or GED

~2–3 years of CNC machining experience

~ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings

~ Experience operating CNC machining equipment and performing setups

~ Knowledge of feeds, speeds, cutting tools, and machining practices

~ Ability to inspect and verify dimensions including diameters, lengths, flatness, and straightness

~ Basic understanding of GD&T and conversational programming

~ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred Qualifications

Journeyman certification or 2-year Technical Degree

Experience with Haas machining centers (vertical, horizontal, and/or turning)

Experience with G&L boring mills

Experience with G & M code programming

CAM software experience, preferably Mastercam

Familiarity with carbide drills, end mills, inserted cutters, and boring tooling

Experience machining ferrous and non-ferrous materials

Experience using Faro CMM or advanced metrology equipment

The Ideal Candidate

You are a problem solver who enjoys transforming raw material into precision components. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, take ownership of your work, and are always looking for ways to improve efficiency, quality, and performance.

Most importantly, you believe that safety, precision, and teamwork are the foundation of exceptional work.

Ready to Take Your CNC Career to the Next Level?

Join a team where your machining expertise contributes to real-world industrial solutions and where every project presents a new challenge to master.