Milling Machinist

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays and floating holiday

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting seeks a skilled Milling Machinist (Manual/CNC) for a Sidney, OH onsite role. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot mills and CNC centers, read blueprints and GD&T, and deliver close-tolerance aerospace-grade components.

Candidates bring 3+ years of milling experience, strong measurement skills, and the ability to run multiple shifts with a 15% night differential. This hands-on position emphasizes precision, quality, and safe manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manual or CNC milling experience.
• Strong reading of blueprints and GD&T.
• Ability to set up machines with minimal supervision.
• Experience with close-tolerance precision machining.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual mills and CNC machining centers.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and offsets; verify first-piece quality.
• Machine precision components to tight tolerances and edit CNC programs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Machining fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Math skills

Quality consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

CNC controls: Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens, Okuma

Job description

MILLING MACHINIST - MANUAL/CNC

Location: Sidney, OH | Onsite

Pay: Competitive Pay + Overtime

Schedule: Day & Night Shift Opportunities

Night Shift: Monday-Thursday | 4:00 PM-4:30 AM | 15% Shift Differential

Day Shift: Monday-Friday | 6:30 AM-5:00 PM

Key Requirements: 3+ years of manual or CNC milling experience, machine setups, blueprint reading, and precision measurement.

Position Overview

We are seeking skilled Milling Machinists (Manual/CNC) to manufacture complex, close-tolerance components for aerospace and defense applications in Sidney, OH.

This hands-on role involves setting up, operating, and troubleshooting milling equipment while maintaining high standards for precision, quality, and safety. Ideal candidates have strong machining fundamentals and take pride in producing high-quality components.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate manual mills and CNC machining centers
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications
• Select tooling, fixtures, workholding devices, and machine offsets
• Perform machine setups and verify first-piece quality
• Machine precision components to tight tolerances
• Edit CNC programs and adjust offsets as needed
• Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to improve processes

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of manual and/or CNC milling experience required
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to perform machine setups with minimal supervision
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
• Experience machining close-tolerance precision components
• Knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, and workholding techniques
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments
• Strong troubleshooting, math, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
• Experience with 3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis CNC milling
• Familiarity with Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens, or Okuma controls
• Experience with VMCs, HMCs, or Bridgeport mills
• CNC programming or program editing experience
• Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, or Inconel
• AS9100 quality system experience
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or Journeyman certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay, based on experience
• 15% shift differential for night shift
• Overtime opportunities, including potential 55+ hour workweeks
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Day 1 benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and floating holiday
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Training and professional development opportunities

WHY JOIN?

• Competitive earning potential with overtime and night shift differential
• Stable aerospace industry manufacturing critical precision components
• Career growth opportunities through training, development, and tuition reimbursement
• Strong benefits package including Day 1 coverage, 401(k) match, and paid time off