CNC Operator

Mural-Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mural Group Industrial in Hamilton, OH is seeking a CNC Machine Operator for the second shift. You will work under a senior machinist, monitor running jobs, and perform basic adjustments to keep production on track, using Okuma, Makino, Matsuura, Mori Seiki, and Brother equipment to produce tight-tolerance aerospace parts.

The role requires 1–4 years in CNC operation, reliability on a two-person shift, and willingness to stay on a consistent 1pm–10pm schedule on-site.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of CNC machine operation experience in a production environment.
• Ability to monitor a running job and recognize when something is wrong -- not just keep the machine fed
• Reliability: this is a two-person second shift and call-outs affect production immediately
• Comfort working second shift (1pm to 10pm) consistently long term
• Local to the Hamilton-Cincinnati-Dayton area and able to work on-site full time

Responsibilities

• Monitor CNC machines during production runs and respond appropriately when something looks off
• Support the machinist on shift with job changeovers, tool changes, and in-process checks
• Perform basic dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, and hand measurement tools
• Assist with loading, unloading, and part handling without disrupting machine cycles
• Support automation cell operation and lights-out machining as needed
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation in the shop ERP system
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe

Skills

CNC operation

Shift reliability

On-site work

Attention to detail

Tools

Okuma controls

Fanuc controls

Haas controls

Mazak controls

Mitsubishi controls

GD&T knowledge

Job description

CNC Machine Operator | Hamilton, OH | Second Shift | $28-$33/hr

Mural Group Industrial is partnering with a precision CNC shop in Hamilton, Ohio to place a Machine Operator on second shift. This is a direct hire opportunity at a growing aerospace machining operation that runs complex, tight-tolerance components on serious equipment.

Second shift is a hard requirement: 1pm to 10pm, Monday through Friday.

About the Role

You will work alongside a senior machinist to keep production moving on second shift. This is not a pure load-and-unload seat. You will monitor running jobs, catch issues before they become scrap, make basic adjustments, and use good judgment when something looks off. The shop runs Okuma LB-series lathes, Makino and Matsuura 5-axis mills, Mori Seiki NT mill-turn, and Brother mill centers -- complex equipment on demanding aerospace parts. If you want to develop toward machinist-level skills, this environment will get you there.

What You Will Do

• Monitor CNC machines during production runs and respond appropriately when something looks off


• Support the machinist on shift with job changeovers, tool changes, and in-process checks


• Perform basic dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, and hand measurement tools


• Assist with loading, unloading, and part handling without disrupting machine cycles


• Support automation cell operation and lights-out machining as needed


• Maintain accurate production records and documentation in the shop ERP system


• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe

What You Need

• 1 to 4 years of CNC machine operation experience in a production environment


• Ability to monitor a running job and recognize when something is wrong -- not just keep the machine fed


• Reliability: this is a two-person second shift and call-outs affect production immediately


• Comfort working second shift (1pm to 10pm) consistently long term


• Local to the Hamilton-Cincinnati-Dayton area and able to work on-site full time

What Helps You Stand Out

• Experience on Okuma, Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Mitsubishi, or similar CNC controls


• Familiarity with basic GD&T and precision measurement tools


• Background in aerospace, defense, or precision contract machining


• Any exposure to automation-assisted or lights-out machining cells


• Willingness to grow toward setup and machinist capabilities over time

What to Expect

• Fixed second shift schedule -- same hours every week, no rotation


• Direct hire placement (not contract, not 1099)


• $28 to $33/hr depending on your CNC background and experience level


• A shop that is actively growing off a major aerospace production contract


• Real opportunity to develop machinist-level skills working alongside senior machinists on complex equipment