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Blue Chip Tool

CNC Machinist – Vertical Milling

Blue Chip Tool, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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CNC Machinist – Vertical Milling (Cincinnati, OH)

Blue Chip Tool Co.

is hiring an experienced

CNC Machinist

to join our

Vertical Milling Department

in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a steady, full-time, first-shift position in a

family-owned, fully air-conditioned job shop . If you enjoy precision machining, programming at the machine, and working in a supportive team environment, this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

Program, set up, and operate

CNC vertical machining centers

(3-axis and 4-axis, FANUC controls).

Machine precision parts to exact customer specifications in a

low-volume, high-precision job shop

setting.

Read and interpret blueprints, part drawings, and GD&T requirements.

Verify setups, dimensions, and tolerances using precision measurement tools.

Edit

G & M code

directly at the machine as needed.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.

✅ Qualifications

3–5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience ( not just operation ).

Strong background in CNC

programming, setup, and operation .

Ability to work independently on CNC vertical machining centers.

Proficiency with

FANUC controls

and 3-/4-axis milling.

Comfortable in a

prototype and production job shop environment .

Skilled in blueprint reading, GD&T, inspection methods, and use of precision tools.

Detail-oriented, safety-minded, and committed to producing quality parts.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay:

$25 – $35/hour (based on experience).

Benefits:

Medical Mutual health insurance (company pays 75% of premium)

Vision insurance

401(k) with Vanguard (3% match dollar-for-dollar, 50% match on 4–5%)

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus (when profitable)

PTO: 1 week after 90 days, 2 weeks after 1 year

HSA available

Schedule

First shift only

Flexible start times: 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM

Monday – Friday, ~8 hours/day

Occasional Saturday mornings and overtime available

About Blue Chip Tool Co.

Blue Chip Tool is a

family-owned CNC machining company in Cincinnati, OH , with over 40 years of proven success. We specialize in

precision CNC milling and turning

for both prototype and production work. With only 8 employees, our team is small but highly skilled — and every machinist plays a key role in delivering top-quality results for our customers.

Apply today to join Blue Chip Tool Co. as a CNC Machinist – Vertical Milling!

Build your career in a shop where your skills are valued, your input matters, and your craftsmanship makes a difference.