CNC Operator II

The Dixon Group is looking for a CNC Operator II to join our team in West Chester, Ohio. This role is located at 7280 Union Centre Blvd, West Chester, OH 45014, with work hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The position offers competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent 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.

Benefits

• 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

About the Company

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 located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values‑based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.