CNC Machinist- 1st shift

Wall Colmonoy Limited; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wall Colmonoy Limited's Aerobraze Engineered Technologies in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a skilled CNC lathe machinist to produce turbine components with tight tolerances. You will set up and operate CNC lathes (Femco, Haas, Okuma, Doosan), read aerospace blueprints, and inspect parts to ensure quality.

With 5+ years of CNC lathe experience, you will mentor teammates, hit daily targets, maintain clean work areas, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC lathes with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Strong inspection skills with manual measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes with minimal supervision (Femco, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, manual, VTL).
• Perform tool changes, offsets, and minor edits directly at the machine.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, make decisions independently, and maintain part quality.
• Perform 100%-dimensional inspection using micrometers, height stands, calipers, bore mics, and dial indicators.
• Read and interpret complex aerospace blueprints and part drawings.
• Ensure parts are produced to tight tolerances and customer requirements.
• Support and mentor other team members when needed.
• Meet daily and weekly production targets without sacrificing quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

CNC Lathe

Machining

Blueprint Reading

Leadership

Inspection Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Femco

Haas

Okuma

Doosan

VTL

Job description

Aerobraze Engineered Technologies,a division of Wall Colmonoy manufactures turbine engine components like turbine nozzles, turbine vanes, complete turbine engines (both manufacturing and repair), diffusers, honeycomb seals and segments, heat shields, and parts for various turbomachinery.
Our 90,000-square foot facility located in Cincinnati, Ohio houses a dedicated team of 50+ highly skilled professionals and constantly expands its production capabilities. Our products are globally shipped to customers far and wide.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes with minimal supervision(Femco, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, manual, VTL)
• Perform tool changes, offsets, and minor edits directly at the machine
• Troubleshoot machining issues, make decisions independently, and maintain part quality
• Perform 100%-dimensional inspection using tools such as:
  • Micrometers
  • Height stands
  • Calipers
  • Bore mics
  • Dial indicators
• Read and interpret complex aerospace blueprints and part drawings
• Ensure parts are produced to tight tolerances and customer requirements
• Support and mentor other team members when needed
• Meet daily and weekly production targets without sacrificing quality
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment

Required Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent is required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Minimum5 years CNC lathe experience
• Proficient with setups, tooling, and on-machine edits without step-by-step instruction
• Strong inspection skills with manual measuring tools
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and resolve machining issues
• Strong communication and leadership skills; able to assist and guide others

Preferred (Not Required) Skills

• Background in aerospace is a plus.
• Machinist certification (e.g., NIMS or equivalent)
• CNC programming experience (G-code, conversational, or CAM-based)
• CNC milling machine experience(Doosan, Haas, Makino)
• Wire EDM knowledge or experience(Makino)

If you are driven with a passion for aerospace and defense manufacturing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.