Cnc Machinist

CNC Machinist

Join a dynamic team as a CNC Machinist where you will play a crucial role in operating and setting up CNC machines, including CNC Mills (HAAS VF4), CNC Lathes (Okuma, ProtoTRAK), and Manual Bridgeport machines. This position is focused on hands-on setup and operation, involving light program edits, tooling adjustments, and quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, and Manual Bridgeport machines.
• Perform tool changes, offsets, and adjust machine feeds, speeds, and tooling.
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Conduct light program edits and understand G & M code.
• Support machine setup and prove-outs.
• Run short production batches with frequent changeovers.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using calipers and micrometers.
• Load/unload parts and manage multiple machines as needed.
• Troubleshoot machining or quality issues.
• Work closely with team members to maintain production flow.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Ability to work on both mills and lathes.
• Basic understanding of G & M code.
• Strong blueprint reading skills, GD&T understanding preferred.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to work in a job shop/short-run style environment.
• Comfortable running multiple machines and handling changeovers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CNC setup including offsets, tool changes, and feed & speed adjustments.
• Experience with HAAS mills, Okuma lathes, ProtoTRAK machines, and Manual Bridgeport equipment.
• Ability to edit programs at the machine without requiring full programming.
• Any CAM programming experience such as Mastercam or Fusion.
• Experience machining plastics.
• Background in precision or custom manufacturing.
• Experience in low-volume/high-mix environments.
• Exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing.

As a global leader in designing and manufacturing cutting-edge thermal and power conversion equipment, our company offers a supportive and collaborative work environment. We value goal-oriented, metric-driven, and people-focused approaches, promoting a healthy work-life balance while respecting clear processes. Our team thrives on positive collaboration and open communication, ensuring the best results are attained.

The machinist will work within a clean and temperature-controlled machining department. Machines are positioned close together to facilitate running multiple machines simultaneously. Despite being a smaller area, the facility is well-maintained and efficiently organized.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mentor, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mentor, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.