$38 per hour
Traveling CNC Lathe Machinist – High OT + $160 Daily Per Diem Location: Grantsburg, WI Start Date: August 17th, August 31st, and September 14th Per Diem: $160/day Hours: 50+ hours/week (plenty of overtime available) Over…
Skilled Trades · Cincinnati, OH
Machinist jobs in Cincinnati, OH
Machinists set up and run manual and CNC machines, turning prints and CAD models into precision metal parts held to tolerances of a thousandth of an inch.
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$17–$38/hr
Typical pay range
$52k
Median, full-time
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programs are robust, repeatable, and operator-friendly. Proves out new or revised CNC programs on the shop floor, collaborating with machinists to validate first-article runs, adjust feeds/speeds, improve tool life, and…
$25 - $33 per hour
CNC Machinist Blue Ash, OH, US TEXT REILLY after Applying ***(***) ***-**** We’re not looking for button‑pushers. We’re looking for makers. Join a team where every cut, every tolerance, and every blueprint matters. As a…
Nights start at 5 pm: Your Schedule, Your Choice, Your Premium Pay. M-F 8 hrs. or 10 hrs. M-TH 10 hrs. or 12 hrs. CNC Machinist Using your experience, set up and prove out programs on 4 or 5 axis CNC milling machines and…
We are partnered with an amazing CNC Machine Tool Builder on their search for CNC Field Service Engineers! As a Field Service Engineer, you will provide installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance support for…
$30 - $50 per hour
CNC Field Service Engineer - High Travel Opportunity (95%) Domestic and InternationalWhat You'll Do Travel up to 95% to install, align, and service CNC machinery. Perform ball screw replacements, hydrostatic way maintena…
We are seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience setting up and operating CNC lathes to produce high-quality precision parts. Responsibi…
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What machinists earn in Cincinnati
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$22 | $35k–$46k |
| Journeyman | $22–$29 | $45k–$60k |
| Master / Lead | $27–$38 | $56k–$79k |
Adjusted for the Cincinnati market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
CNC setup and operationG-code and CAM softwareBlueprint and GD&T readingMicrometers and calipersManual lathe and mill workTooling and speeds/feedsQuality inspectionShop math and trigonometry
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through setting up a CNC mill for a new part.
Cover reviewing the print, workholding, tool setup and offsets, proving the program, and first-article inspection. Sequence and care are what they listen for.
How comfortable are you reading GD&T on a print?
Be honest about your level and give an example, like holding a true-position callout. If you are stronger on limit dimensions, say so.
A part starts drifting out of tolerance mid-run. What do you check?
Name the suspects in order: tool wear, thermal growth, workholding, and offsets. Show you adjust based on measurement, not guesswork.
What is your experience writing or editing G-code?
Distinguish between editing programs at the control and programming in CAM. Name the controls and software, such as Fanuc, Haas, or Mastercam.
What is the tightest tolerance you regularly hold, and on what material?
Give a real number with context. Holding a few tenths on stainless says more than any adjective.
How do you document your setups for repeat jobs?
Describe setup sheets, tool lists, and photos so the next run starts fast. Shops value machinists who make jobs repeatable.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For machinists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the tightest tolerances you hold routinely and the materials you cut.
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Name your controls and CAM software: Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Mastercam, or Fusion 360.
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Distinguish operator, setup, and programming experience; each pays differently.
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List NIMS credentials or a completed machinist apprenticeship if you have them.
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Mention inspection skills and equipment, from micrometers to CMM experience.
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Include industry context such as aerospace, medical, or job-shop work, since tolerance culture differs.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Machine Operator
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Machinist
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CNC Programmer
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Tool and Die Maker or Shop Lead
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