CNC Machinist

Overview

We're hiring CNC Machinists for our aerospace and defense manufacturing facility in the Cincinnati area.

We don't run high-volume small parts. We machine medium-to-large components, often unique fabricated weldments and castings in advanced materials, for top-tier defense and aerospace programs, in a climate-controlled shop.

You'll set up and run 3- and 4-axis DMG Mori and Mori Seiki mills and Doosan lathes with live tooling, all on FANUC controls. Every job needs its own setup and prove-out, and we train fundamentals-strong machinists on our equipment and proprietary processes.

Why Join Us

• Hone Your Craft: Cross-train toward 5-axis mills, VTLs, HBMs, and Gantry mills.
• Aerospace & Defense: Machine medium-to-large parts for top-tier defense programs.
• Financial Upside: Unlimited overtime, employee ownership, guaranteed 60-day review.

Compensation

• $27–$40/hr
• Unlimited optional overtime - guaranteed 50 hours
• Up to $115k / hr
• 60-day review

Hiring on 1st and 2nd Shift

• 1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM (M-F)
• 2nd Shift: 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM (M-F)

What You'll Run

• Mills: 3- and 4-axis DMG Mori, Mori Seiki, and Makino machining centers
• Lathes: Doosan horizontal lathes with live tooling
• Materials: Fabricated weldments, castings, and advanced materials
• Also on the floor: Large-format 5-axis mills, Horizontal Boring Mills (HBMs), Vertical Turning Lathes (VTLs), and Gantry mills — cross-training available

You don't need experience on every machine here. Bring strong machining fundamentals and we'll train you on our equipment and proprietary processes.

Responsibilities

• Setups: Independently set up production mills, horizontal lathes, and machining centers.
• FANUC Controls: Read G-code, catch programming errors, set offsets, run prove-outs.
• Blueprints: Interpret multi-view prints, section views, and GD&T to establish datums.
• Weldments & Castings: Build the unique setups these parts need versus bar stock.
• Rigging: Safely rig, handle, and machine medium-to-large format parts.
• Cross-Training: Learn advanced techniques and new machines from senior machinists.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of CNC machining experience
• Ability to set up machines independently
• Fluency in GD&T
• Strong shop math and blueprint reading
• Pass drug screen and background check

Preferred

• Job-shop machining background
• Medium or large format part experience
• DMG Mori, Mori Seiki, Doosan, or Makino experience
• Strong proficiency navigating FANUC controls
• 5-axis mill, HBM, VTL, or Gantry experience

Benefits

• Bonus / profit-sharing program
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited optional overtime available
• Employee ownership / equity participation program
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

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