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
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Monitor CNC machines during production runs and respond appropriately when something looks off
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Support the machinist on shift with job changeovers, tool changes, and in-process checks
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Perform basic dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, and hand measurement tools
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Assist with loading, unloading, and part handling without disrupting machine cycles
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Support automation cell operation and lights-out machining as needed
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Maintain accurate production records and documentation in the shop ERP system
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Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
What You Need
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1 to 4 years of CNC machine operation experience in a production environment
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Ability to monitor a running job and recognize when something is wrong – not just keep the machine fed
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Reliability: this is a two-person second shift and call-outs affect production immediately
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Comfort working second shift (1pm to 10pm) consistently long term
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Local to the Hamilton-Cincinnati-Dayton area and able to work on-site full time
What Helps You Stand Out
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Experience on Okuma, Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Mitsubishi, or similar CNC controls
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Familiarity with basic GD&T and precision measurement tools
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Background in aerospace, defense, or precision contract machining
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Any exposure to automation-assisted or lights-out machining cells
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Willingness to grow toward setup and machinist capabilities over time
What to Expect
Benefits
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Fixed second shift schedule – same hours every week, no rotation
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Direct hire placement (not contract, not 1099)
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$28 to $33/hr depending on your CNC background and experience level
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A shop that is actively growing off a major aerospace production contract
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Real opportunity to develop machinist-level skills working alongside senior machinists on complex equipment