About this opportunity
General Tool Company lists this Cnc Machinist – Multi-Axis Milling & Turning (Relocation Bonus) opportunity in city of reading, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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)
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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.
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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 workholding 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
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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
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Materials You’ll Work With
Alloy and stainless steels
Aerospace materials
Other defense-grade metals
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What We’re Looking ForRequired
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
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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
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range:
$20 – $36/hr (DOE)
Night Shift Differential: +25% (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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Worksite address
city of reading, OH, 45215, US
Who can apply
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