Level II Machinist (Setup & Operate)

Queen City Mfg

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

A precision machining company in Cincinnati, OH, is looking for skilled machinists capable of independent setups and operations. The ideal candidate will have 2–5+ years of CNC machining setup experience, strong blueprint reading abilities, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Competitive pay and flexible scheduling are available, as well as opportunities for advancement and overtime. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and lift up to 50 lbs during shifts.

Qualifications

2–5+ years of CNC machining setup and operation experience.
Ability to read complex blueprints and interpret GD&T.
Experience selecting tooling, determining speeds and feeds.

Responsibilities

Perform complete machine setups including tooling selection.
Review job routers and complex blueprints for machining sequences.
Set speeds, feeds, and adjust programs to optimize quality.

Skills

CNC machining setup

Blueprint reading

Tooling selection

Speeds and feeds determination

Workholding and offsets

Physical lifting ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Micrometers

Calipers

Depth Gauges

Job description

🔎At a Glance

Company: Queen City Mfg
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Pay Range: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour (based on experience & skill set)
Shift: 1st Shift
Overtime: Yes – Available
Experience Level: Mid-Level (2–5+ Years)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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Why This Role Exists

Queen City Mfg is continuing to grow and expand machining capabilities. This role exists to strengthen our team with skilled setup-capable machinists who can independently run jobs from blueprint to finished part.

This is not a button-pushing position. This role is for a machinist who takes pride in craftsmanship, values precision, and wants to continue expanding their capabilities — including exposure to larger, specialized equipment such as horizontal boring mills (HBMs) and vertical turret lathes (VTLs).

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Perform complete machine setups including tooling selection, workholding, and offset adjustments
Review job routers and complex blueprints to determine optimal machining sequences
Set speeds, feeds, and adjust programs at the machine to optimize cycle times and quality
Run lathe and/or mill operations depending on experience
Perform first-article and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges
Maintain tight tolerances and consistent quality standards
Contribute to a safe, organized, and professional shop environment

You’ll have the opportunity to expand your skillset and work on larger, specialized equipment as you grow within the organization.

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Machines & Equipment

You may work with: