CNC Machinist: Precision Milling, Turning & Waterjet

RL Industries, Inc.; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RL Industries, Inc. in Fairfield, OH is seeking a skilled Machinist to set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, waterjet, and traditional machines. You will read blueprints, inspect parts, and support fabrication and maintenance.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM with overtime as needed; candidates should have 3+ years of machining experience and a strong safety and quality focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three or more years of machining experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, apprenticeships, military experience, and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Experience operating CNC machining equipment and conventional machine tools.
• Strong blueprint-reading and dimensional inspection skills.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, waterjet cutting equipment, manual mills, engine lathes, drill presses, radial arm drills, and vertical turning lathes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, and work instructions.
• Manufacture tooling, fixtures, mandrel-support components, machine parts, and production equipment.
• Cut metal, plastic, composite, and engineered materials using a Flow Mach 5 abrasive waterjet system.
• Machine stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, plastics, and composite-related materials.
• Repair, modify, and rebuild machinery components and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform turning, milling, drilling, boring, threading, tapping, reaming, and facing operations.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Support maintenance, fabrication, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain safe work practices and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Safety awareness

Overhead crane operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Waterjet equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

RL Industries, Inc. in Fairfield, OH is seeking a skilled Machinist to set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, waterjet, and traditional machines. You will read blueprints, inspect parts, and support fabrication and maintenance.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM with overtime as needed; candidates should have 3+ years of machining experience and a strong safety and quality focus.