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.
RequirementsResponsibilitiesโข Set up and operate CNC machining equipment, especially Horizontal Boring Mills and Vertical Turning Lathes
โข Read and interpret blueprints, routed instructions, process plans, and GD&T requirements
โข Perform machine setups, tool changes, offsets, prove-outs, and first article runs
โข Make minor G & M code edits at the machine as needed
โข Machine precision components for aerospace, defense, and other mission-critical applications
โข Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, thread gauges, and other precision measuring tools to inspect work
โข Work with materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and aerospace-grade alloys
โข Deburr completed parts and complete required production and quality documentation
โข Maintain safe, clean, and productive work practices around CNC equipment, coolants, chips, fixtures, and moving machinery
โข Work closely with supervisors, quality, and other machinists to hit production and quality requirements
Qualificationsโข 3+ years of CNC machining experience preferred
โข HBM and/or VTL experience strongly preferred
โข Experience performing independent machine setups required
โข Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T required
โข Strong shop math skills, including decimals, fractions, conversions, and basic geometry
โข Ability to make offsets and minor G & M code edits at the machine
โข Experience with Makino, Union, MTE, TOS, Omega, Boston, Doosan, Bridgeport, or similar equipment is a plus
โข Aerospace, defense, heavy industrial, or job-shop machining experience preferred
โข Experience with stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, or aerospace-grade alloys preferred
โข High school diploma or GED required
โข U.S. citizenship required due to defense-related work
โข Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
โข Must be able to stand for the full shift and lift up to 50 lbs
Benefits- 25% shift differential for second shift
- Bonus / profit-sharing program
- 401(k) with company match
- Overtime available
- Employee ownership / equity participation program
- Aerospace & defense manufacturing environment
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates