CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

Laborup•Cincinnati, OH

1h•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring experienced CNC Machinists for a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer in the Cincinnati area. This role is focused on large-part machining in a high-mix, low-volume environment supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs. The ideal candidate has experience with Horizontal Boring Mills (HBM), Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL), or similar large CNC equipment and can independently perform setups, read blueprints, interpret GD&T, make machine offsets, and produce quality parts with minimal supervision. This is not a production button-pushing role. We are looking for true machinists who understand machining fundamentals, can troubleshoot issues at the machine, and take ownership of their work.

Requirements

3+ years of CNC machining experience preferred
HBM and/or VTL experience strongly preferred
Experience performing independent machine setups required
Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T required
Strong shop math skills, including decimals, fractions, conversions, and basic geometry
Ability to make offsets and minor G & M code edits at the machine
High school diploma or GED required
U.S. citizenship required due to defense-related work
Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
Must be able to stand for the full shift and lift up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience with Makino, Union, MTE, TOS, Omega, Boston, Doosan, Bridgeport, or similar equipment is a plus
Aerospace, defense, heavy industrial, or job-shop machining experience preferred
Experience with stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, or aerospace-grade alloys preferred

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC machining equipment, especially Horizontal Boring Mills and Vertical Turning Lathes
Read and interpret blueprints, routed instructions, process plans, and GD&T requirements
Perform machine setups, tool changes, offsets, prove-outs, and first article runs
Make minor G & M code edits at the machine as needed
Machine precision components for aerospace, defense, and other mission-critical applications
Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, thread gauges, and other precision measuring tools to inspect work
Work with materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and aerospace-grade alloys
Deburr completed parts and complete required production and quality documentation
Maintain safe, clean, and productive work practices around CNC equipment, coolants, chips, fixtures, and moving machinery
Work closely with supervisors, quality, and other machinists to hit production and quality requirements