The Basics Gent Machine Company originally began as a small machine shop in 1927 and has evolved into a go-to supplier of small, custom turned parts used in the following industries: Automotive, defense, firearms, hydraulics, industrial supply, law enforcement, aerospace, oil and gas and several others. This diverse book of business makes us nearly recession proof--as some industries are down others may be up so we rarely slow down. We are searching for experienced, dependable, highly skilled and safety conscious full-time CNC Operators for our 1st shift. First shift is M-F, 6:00am - 2:00pm. What Will You Be Doing? The CNC Machinist will have a variety of daily responsibilities including operating our CNC swiss machines or our Hydromat machines. You will need to gage parts, change tools, make offsets as needed, prep raw material and keep the area clean. You will also be responsible for routine maintenance on the machines and must also be able to follow specific instructions in a safety-oriented manner. Below is a list of responsibilities for this machinist: • Operate and maintain equipment • Check parts off machine to ensure they comply with print specifications • Move material to equipment when needed • Clean work area • Perform daily maintenance activities • Work with office and supporting departments What would make you successful in this role? • A minimum of 2 years of CNC lathe/turning experience • Must be able to read non-digital micrometers • Must be able to read blue prints • Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more • Must be detail oriented in order to ensure parts meet print specifications • Must be cooperative and a team player • Must have good communication skills • Mathematics skills is a plus: add, subtract, multiply, divide. Trigonometry is a plus. Why Would You Want to Work with Us? Gent Machine is home to a recently renovated 64,000 square foot facility. We are a family oriented business who values its employees. You won’t find a better group of supportive co-workers and owners. We are growing and constantly update our equipment plus we are located right off I-90. We offer competitive pay, competitive benefits and production and attendance bonuses. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The employee must consistently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is consistently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. • *Please be aware that our shop is an oily environment so you must not be afraid to get dirty. You will also be required to keep your area clean which includes mopping the floor whenever needed. It is imperative that the candidate not feel any task is too small for them. Why This Position Matters to Us The entire world is going to higher precision products. What sets us apart from other shops is our commitment to our customers: our quality and service is second to none. We want you to succeed, because then we succeed. The highly skilled Swiss CNC Operator is vital to our business and a valued member of our team. As owners, we are committed to working hard as well as keeping up to date with the newest in machining technology. We expect a lot and reward our hard working employees who exceed expectations. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. • *****No Phone Calls Please****** Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): • Are you able to read blueprints? Education: • High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: • CNC lathe/turning: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>The Machining Engineer is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the CNC machining processes. This role serves as the primary liaison with tooling/equipment suppliers to improve tooling lifespan, optimize CNC productivity rates, and ensure proper equipment usage and setup. The position directly supports manufacturing efficiency, quality improvements, and new product development. Key Duties and Responsibilities are: · Interface with machinist to review CNC machining and tooling performance rates. · Collaborate with tooling suppliers to ensure proper tooling selection and to develop improved cutting tools for specific PM applications. · Coordinate and communicate continuous improvement initiatives with engineering and manufacturing teams. · Provide machine engineering input needed for customer quotations in a timely manner. · Program CNC equipment and create/maintain setup documentation. · Drive quality standard improvements and enhance production capability through best-in-class manufacturing practices. · Support development of CNC machining capacity plans alongside the VP of Ops and Eng. · Assist in the development of new products related to machining processes. · Ensure safe operation of all new machining equipment. · Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs for all CNC equipment. · Research, evaluate, and recommend potential new equipment. Qualifications: · Associate or bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering and/or 3–5 years of machining experience. · Forward-thinking, open-minded, and methodical approach to problem solving. · Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills. · Experience with component and tooling design. · CNC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience (SolidCam). · Proficiency with Fanuc controls on CNC equipment. · Experience with Solid Edge, SolidWorks, and Inventer (preferred but not required). Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Hiring Opportunity: Cleveland OH Our client is looking to add a skilled machinist to their Cleveland Ohio location! Our client is a leader in manufacturing industrial gears and gear drives and has been in business for over 135 years. The skilled machinist will be in charge of operating Boring Mills, Lathes, and Grinding Machines to machine industrial gearing parts to specific tolerances. Qualified candidates will have experience with CNC machining to include horizontal boring mills, vertical lathes, and grinders. Responsibilities: - Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce metal parts. - Review electronic or written blueprints or specifications for a job. - Calculate where to cut or bore. - Shape steel, aluminum, titanium, plastic, silicon and other materials. - Determine how fast or slow work piece is fed into machine. - Determine how much material to remove. - Select tools and materials for the job. - Plan the sequence of cutting and finishing operations. - Mark the work piece to show where cuts should be made. - Position work piece on the drill press, lathe, or milling machine. - Monitor and control feed rate and speed. - Ensure work piece is properly lubricated and/or cooled. - Regulate temperature of work piece. - Detect problems by listening for specific sounds. - Adjust cutting speed to compensate for harmonic vibrations. - Monitor the accuracy of cuts. - Replace dull cutting tools. Qualifications: - Minimum of three years' experience on CNC Horizontal Boring Mills, Vertical Lathes, and Grinders, and proficiency with large-part machining and blueprint reading; with the understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning. - CNC programming experience a plus. - Must be able to perform own setups, measure parts that consistently result in precision quality parts. - Large overhead crane experience and move large work pieces. - Must be able to edit G and M-codes, trouble shoot jobs and make adjustments as required. - Strong shop mathematics (trigonometry) aptitude and the ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, mics and other gauges). - Must have the ability to use a feed and speed chart or calculator to determine appropriate feeds, speeds, and depths of cut.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Cleveland, OH often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning and allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Cleveland, the average weekly wage for machinists is approximately $1,000, with potential for overtime earnings averaging $4,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring machinists in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $85,000 annually for experienced professionals.
