CNC Machinist: Waterjet, Mills & Lathes

R L Industries, Inc.; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

R L Industries, Inc. in Ohio is seeking an experienced machinist to set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, waterjet, and conventional tools to produce tooling, fixtures, and components. You will read blueprints and perform first-piece and in-process inspections with precision measuring devices.

The role requires machining experience, independence, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Overhead crane and forklift operation may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years machining experience preferred.
• Experience operating CNC and conventional machine tools.
• Strong blueprint-reading and dimensional inspection skills.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining safety and quality.

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 waterjet system.
• Machine stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, plastics, and composites.
• Repair, modify, and rebuild machinery components and equipment.
• Perform turning, milling, drilling, boring, threading, reaming, and facing operations.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Dimensional inspection

Machining experience

Troubleshooting

Safety

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Bore gauges

Job description

R L Industries, Inc. in Ohio is seeking an experienced machinist to set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, waterjet, and conventional tools to produce tooling, fixtures, and components. You will read blueprints and perform first-piece and in-process inspections with precision measuring devices.

The role requires machining experience, independence, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Overhead crane and forklift operation may be required as needed.