CNC Operator

CNC Machine Operator | Hamilton, OH | Second Shift | $28-$35/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

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Tooling
• CNC Machine Repair
• Aerospace Manufacturing