Machinist Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Machine Operator – Precision Sawing & Grinding at Ohio Carbon Blank

Get your hands on the latest tech and grow your career in 2026!

Ohio Carbon Blank (OCB) is a family-owned, industry leader in graphite manufacturing, and we are expanding fast! We provide critical precision components for the aerospace, medical, and energy sectors. We are currently looking for a high-energy Machine Operator to join our production team in Willoughby, OH .

Why Join Our Production Team?

• Family Values: Work in an environment where the owner knows your name and your hard work is celebrated.
• Generous Time Off: We value your life outside the shop—enjoy 2 weeks of PTO to start 3 weeks after the first year .
• Modern Shop Environment: We use advanced CAD/CAM software and a variety of precision CNC and manual equipment to stay ahead of the competition.
• Health Insurance: You will only Pay 5% the company covers the rest.
• Perks for Your Hard Work: We provide uniforms and even holiday hams and turkeys to show our appreciation for the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will be essential to our manufacturing process, ensuring every piece of graphite meets our high-quality standards:

• Precision Cutting: Set up and operate industrial bandsaws to prepare raw materials.
• Surface Finishing: Utilize surface grinders to achieve exact tolerances and smooth finishes on carbon blanks.
• Quality Inspection: Use precision tools to verify that every part matches customer blueprints.
• Shop Maintenance: Keep your workstation safe and efficient while collaborating with our CNC and engineering teams.

What We’re Looking For

We need a detail-oriented operator with a strong foundation in machining:

• Proficiency with Precision Tools: Expert ability to use calipers and micrometers to ensure accuracy down to the thousandth.
• Machining Know-How: Solid understanding of general machining practices, including material handling and safety protocols.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Experience operating bandsaws, surface grinders, or similar shop equipment.
• Reliability: A team player who shows up ready to work and takes pride in "Customer Driven Quality."

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you have the technical skills and the energy to help a small company grow, we want to hear from you in 2026!

Ohio Carbon Blank (OCB) provides materials and machined graphite products to machine shops with EDM needs, furnace manufacturers, glass molding and energy related applications. Our prompt order fulfillments and attractive pricing has allowed us to grow with a long list of diverse customers. We are dedicated to continuous process improvement and the highest quality standards with ISO 9001:2015 certification. Our specialized manufacturing techniques and material testing capabilities form a system that guarantees consistent material quality and precision tolerance graphite products. Whether your requirements are conventional EDM tooling or high temperature furnace applications, you can depend on quality materials, superb workmanship, and fast delivery the first time and every time. Our services include machining thousands of work pieces monthly with same day or next day service.

Company Description

Ohio Carbon Blank (OCB) provides materials and machined graphite products to machine shops with EDM needs, furnace manufacturers, glass molding and energy related applications. Our prompt order fulfillments and attractive pricing has allowed us to grow with a long list of diverse customers. We are dedicated to continuous process improvement and the highest quality standards with ISO 9001:2015 certification. Our specialized manufacturing techniques and material testing capabilities form a system that guarantees consistent material quality and precision tolerance graphite products. Whether your requirements are conventional EDM tooling or high temperature furnace applications, you can depend on quality materials, superb workmanship, and fast delivery the first time and every time. Our services include machining thousands of work pieces monthly with same day or next day service.