# CNC Operator - Company: [Themuralgroup]() - Location: Cincinnati - Team: Industrial - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: September 4, 2026 ## Job description **CNC Machine Operator | Hamilton, OH | Second Shift | $28-$33/hr** 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** * Monitor CNC machines during production runs and respond appropriately when something looks off * Support the machinist on shift with job changeovers, tool changes, and in-process checks * Perform basic dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, and hand measurement tools * Assist with loading, unloading, and part handling without disrupting machine cycles * Support automation cell operation and lights-out machining as needed * Maintain accurate production records and documentation in the shop ERP system * Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe **What You Need** * 1 to 4 years of CNC machine operation experience in a production environment * Ability to monitor a running job and recognize when something is wrong -- not just keep the machine fed * Reliability: this is a two-person second shift and call-outs affect production immediately * Comfort working second shift (1pm to 10pm) consistently long term * Local to the Hamilton-Cincinnati-Dayton area and able to work on-site full time **What Helps You Stand Out** * Experience on Okuma, Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Mitsubishi, or similar CNC controls * Familiarity with basic GD&T and precision measurement tools * Background in aerospace, defense, or precision contract machining * Any exposure to automation-assisted or lights-out machining cells * Willingness to grow toward setup and machinist capabilities over time **What to Expect** * Fixed second shift schedule -- same hours every week, no rotation * Direct hire placement (not contract, not 1099) * $28 to $33/hr depending on your CNC background and experience level * A shop that is actively growing off a major aerospace production contract * Real opportunity to develop machinist-level skills working alongside senior machinists on complex equipment ## Apply [Apply on Themuralgroup]() Canonical job page: