Precision CNC Mill Operator | Set Up, Inspect & Optimize Parts

Rust Belt Recruiting; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting seeks a CNC Machinist — Mill Operator in Akron, OH. This role independently sets up, operates, and inspects close-tolerance parts on CNC milling centers. It emphasizes creating repeatable process documentation to scale operations.

The candidate will read complex drawings, adjust tooling and offsets, and monitor quality and tool life. 1st shift; safety-focused, with diverse metal machining experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting up and operating CNC horizontal and vertical machining centers independently.
• Holding tight tolerances down to +/- .001 inches on complex components.
• Reading and translating engineering blueprints, drawings, and GD&T symbols.
• Editing programs and adjusting work offsets on CNC controls.
• Fixturing/workholding expertise with vises, chucks, and rotary fixtures.
• Performing detailed quality checks with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, depth gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC horizontal and vertical machining centers, load fixtures, set tool offsets, load programs, and prove first-piece parts.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job packets, routings, and GD&T to execute precise setups.
• Run to print while monitoring tool wear, chatter, surface finish, chips, coolant conditions.
• Select and maintain tooling, inserts, holders, and shrink-fit assemblies to manage tool life.
• Edit program feeds, speeds, and offsets to resolve minor process issues.
• Machine parts in carbon steel, stainless steel, bronze, copper alloys, and bearing materials.
• Inspect in-process and first-piece parts using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators.
• Segregate nonconforming material and assist quality with root-cause troubleshooting.
• Maintain detailed setup sheets, tooling lists, and offset records for repeatable processes.
• Perform routine operator maintenance, chip clearing, 5S, and overhead crane rigging.

Skills

CNC Machining

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

G-code Editing

Fixturing & Workholding

Metrology

Tooling & Feeds/Speeds

Rigging/Overhead Cranes

Safety & Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Rust Belt Recruiting seeks a CNC Machinist — Mill Operator in Akron, OH. This role independently sets up, operates, and inspects close-tolerance parts on CNC milling centers. It emphasizes creating repeatable process documentation to scale operations.

The candidate will read complex drawings, adjust tooling and offsets, and monitor quality and tool life. 1st shift; safety-focused, with diverse metal machining experience.