CNC Machinist - Multi-Axis Milling & Turning

At a Glance

Company: General Tool Company (GTC)
Location: Reading, Ohio (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $20 - $36 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Multiple shifts available (including night shift)
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Mid-Level (2+ years)
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required (defense programs)

Why This Role Exists

Due to ongoing defense and aerospace manufacturing programs, General Tool Company continues to expand its machining capacity. This role is critical to producing complex, precision components used in some of the country's most important national-security projects - with an uncompromising focus on quality, accuracy, and reliability.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate multi-axis CNC milling and turning machines
• Execute work from manufacturing plans, blueprints, and routed instructions
• Configure work holding setups (vises, angle plates, rotary tables, V-blocks, super spacers)
• Perform milling, drilling, tapping, and reaming operations on precision parts
• Load, run, and edit CNC programs - including minor G-code/M-code changes at the machine
• Tram machine heads and verify alignment
• Conduct in-process inspection using precision measurement tools
• Deburr finished components and complete production documentation
• Maintain compliance with AS9100 / ISO aerospace and defense standards

Machines, Controls & Inspection Tools

You'll work with equipment such as:

Machines: Multi-axis CNC mills and lathes (3-axis to 5-axis)
Controls: Fanuc-type G-code environments (machine-level editing required)
Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, thread gauges

Materials You'll Work With

• Alloy and stainless steels
• Aerospace materials
• Other defense-grade metals

What We're Looking For Required

• 2+ years of CNC machining experience (or equivalent vocational training)
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints
• Ability to amend G-code/M-code at the machine
• Strong shop math skills (geometry, fractions, decimals)
• Mechanical aptitude and spatial reasoning
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred

• Experience with multi-axis machining
• Setup experience on mills and/or lathes
• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose GTC because:

• Work on meaningful aerospace and defense projects
• Exceptionally well-equipped facility with large, advanced machines
• Stable long-term programs
• Strong team culture with experienced tradespeople
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Relocation assistance available

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $20 - $36/hr (DOE)
Night Shift Differential: % (industry-leading)
Bonus: Quarterly performance bonus

Benefits

• Medical (HDHP & PPO), Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with 50% match up to 7% + profit sharing
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 100% tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with premium discounts
• Pet insurance and supplemental plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance available

Ownership Program

Ownership For All: Every eligible full-time employee receives an ownership stake in the company from Day 1.

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