CNC Operator II
The Dixon GroupCNC Operator II Location: 7280 Union Centre Blvd, West Chester, OH 45014 Work Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday Competitive Compensation Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon! The Dixon Group is looking for a CNC Operator II to join our team in West Chester, Ohio ! In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machinery to produce high-quality precision parts. You will work closely with engineering and machining colleagues to ensure production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and to exact specifications. At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. What You'll Do: Set up, calibrate, and operate CNC machines to ensure smooth, continuous production. Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine precise machine settings and tooling requirements. Load, position, and secure workpieces using holding devices and hoists. Adjust machine controls, engage automatic feeding mechanisms, or manually move cutters/materials to mill workpieces to exact specifications. Change blocks, pushers, and spindle liners as needed. Monitor the manufacturing process in real time, making necessary adjustments to uphold strict quality and productivity standards. Tear down and set up tooling, barfeeders, and robotic systems, obtain initial Quality Control (QC) first-article approvals, and prepare machines for Level I Operators to run routine production jobs. Inspect finished workpieces using precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, comparators) to ensure full conformance with specifications. Follow work orders and production schedules to guarantee on-time task completion. Utilize production control systems (including shop orders and eKanban) to track workflow. Accurately document production data, machine settings, tooling changes, and downtime per company protocols. Perform routine machine maintenance, servicing equipment with coolant, grease, and lubricants while maintaining proper fluid ratios. Maintain equipment to maximize performance and minimize unplanned downtime. Adhere strictly to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment. Partner with machinists, engineers, and cross-functional team members to optimize machine performance and troubleshoot issues. What We’re Looking For: High school diploma or equivalent degree required. Ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and engineering specifications accurately. Hands-on experience setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with precision measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical comparators. Strong mechanical aptitude, basic math skills, excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, and the capacity to make process improvement suggestions. Familiarity with shop order workflows and production tracking systems. Ability to stand for long periods; squat, lift, stretch, and bend; lift up to 50 pounds; operate all types of hand, power, and measuring tools; and possess the manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to rapidly adjust machine controls and handle precise objects. Dedicated, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, loyal, and a team player motivated by goal completion, growth opportunities, job security, peer recognition, and self-starting initiatives. What We Offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family Competitive salary Bonus programs 401K retirement plan Training opportunities Tuition reimbursement Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays Gym reimbursements, and more! Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers l…