CNC Machinist

Great Lakes Industrial Knife; Copley Township (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Industrial Knife in Ohio is seeking a 1st Shift CNC Machinist to set up, program, and operate Haas CNC mills and Walter grinders on precision, custom parts.

You will read blueprints, inspect parts with micrometers and calipers, and hold tight tolerances to ±0.0005". Experience with D2, M2, A2 and carbide is preferred; high school diploma or technical machining certification required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Haas and/or Walter machine experience preferred.
• Experience machining or grinding hardened tool steels.
• Strong blueprint-reading and precision measurement skills.
• Knowledge of feeds, speeds, grinding wheels, and coolant management.
• High school diploma or technical machining certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate Haas CNC mills and Walter grinders
• Machine and grind materials such as D2, M2, A2, and carbide
• Read blueprints and Engineering drawings
• Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators
• Hold tight tolerances, often within ±.0005"
• Edit G-code and machine programs at the controller
• Safely move heavy materials using fork trucks and jib cranes
• Support safety, LEAN, and 5S initiatives

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

LEAN / 5S

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or cert

Tools

Haas CNC mills

Walter grinding machines

G-code editing

Micrometers & calipers

Job description

Looking for a 1st Shift CNC Machinist role where you can put your skills to work on precision, custom parts?

Great Lakes Industrial Knife is hiring an experienced CNC Machinist to set up, program, and operate Haas CNC mills and Walter grinding machines . You’ll manufacture industrial knives, blades, rotors, and custom wear parts using high-hardness tool steels and carbide.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, program, and operate Haas CNC mills and Walter grinders
• Machine and grind materials such as D2, M2, A2, and carbide
• Read blueprints and Engineering drawings
• Inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators
• Hold tight tolerances, often within ±.0005"
• Edit G-code and machine programs at the controller
• Safely move heavy materials using fork trucks and jib cranes
• Support safety, LEAN, and 5S initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience
• Haas and/or Walter machine experience preferred
• Experience machining or grinding hardened tool steels
• Strong blueprint-reading and precision measurement skills
• Knowledge of feeds, speeds, grinding wheels, and coolant management
• High school diploma or technical machining certification

Why Great Lakes Industrial Knife?

• Dedicated 1st Shift
• Precision, custom machining work
• Opportunity to use your experience and problem-solving skills

If you’re an experienced machinist who takes pride in precision work, we’d love to hear from you.