1st Shift CNC Machinist

Gilder Search Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package available

Overtime opportunities

First shift 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks an experienced CNC Machinist for first shift to operate CNC mills and lathes, perform grinding, and make minor program edits at the machine. The role emphasizes repetitive production with tight tolerances and reading blueprints.

Strong Mazak and OD grinding experience are valued. The position requires 3+ years of professional machining, with 5+ years preferred, and offers a standard first-shift schedule with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional machining experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience operating both CNC mills and CNC lathes.
• Demonstrated ability to make basic CNC program edits and adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proficiency using precision measurement equipment, including micrometers and calipers.
• Experience with grinding, particularly OD grinding.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and dimensional issues.
• Stable employment history with a demonstrated commitment to previous employers.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, grinders, and other machining equipment.
• Perform both CNC milling and turning operations.
• Set up and operate equipment for repetitive production machining.
• Make minor G-code/M-code edits and program adjustments at the machine.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make appropriate process adjustments.
• Perform OD grinding and related grinding operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.
• Use precision measuring instruments, including micrometers and calipers.
• Perform manual machining operations as needed.
• Maintain quality and dimensional accuracy throughout the machining process.
• Follow established production, safety, and quality procedures.

Skills

CNC mills

CNC lathes

G-code edits

blueprints/interpreting drawings

precision measuring tools

OD grinding

troubleshooting

stable employment history

Tools

Mazak CNC equipment

BobCAD/CAM

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Company Summary

Our client is an established manufacturing company specializing in precision machining and engineered components. The organization operates in a production-focused environment where quality, consistency, and technical machining expertise are highly valued. This is an opportunity to join a stable team with a strong focus on craftsmanship, precision, and delivering quality products to its customers.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join the first-shift manufacturing team. This position is ideal for a hands-on machinist who is comfortable operating CNC mills and lathes and has experience with grinding and manual machining. The role involves primarily repetitive production machining with limited changeovers. The ideal candidate will be capable of making minor CNC program edits and adjustments at the machine, troubleshooting machining issues, and maintaining tight dimensional accuracy. Strong CNC turning/lathe experience, Mazak experience, and OD grinding experience are particularly valuable.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with approximately 6–10 hours of overtime per week based on workload and occasional Saturday overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, grinders, and other machining equipment.
• Perform both CNC milling and turning operations.
• Set up and operate equipment for repetitive production machining.
• Make minor G-code/M-code edits and program adjustments at the machine.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and make appropriate process adjustments.
• Perform OD grinding and related grinding operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.
• Use precision measuring instruments, including micrometers and calipers.
• Perform manual machining operations as needed.
• Maintain quality and dimensional accuracy throughout the machining process.
• Follow established production, safety, and quality procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional machining experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience operating both CNC mills and CNC lathes.
• Demonstrated ability to make basic CNC program edits and adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proficiency using precision measurement equipment, including micrometers and calipers.
• Experience with grinding, particularly OD grinding.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and dimensional issues.
• Stable employment history with a demonstrated commitment to previous employers.

Preferred Requirements

• Strong CNC lathe/turning experience.
• Experience with Mazak CNC equipment.
• Significant OD grinding experience.
• ID grinding experience.
• Manual machining experience.
• Experience with conversational CNC programming.
• CAD/CAM programming or editing experience.
• Experience with BobCAD/CAM.
• Ability to perform more advanced CNC programming is a plus, but not required for a strong machinist with solid machine-side programming/editing skills.

Compensation / Benefits

• $30–$35 per hour target compensation range.
• Candidates with exceptional experience and capabilities may be considered above the target range.
• First-shift schedule: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.
• Approximately 6–10 hours of overtime per week, depending on workload.
• Occasional Saturday overtime opportunities.
• Benefits package available through the employer.

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio