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CNC HBM Machinist at Wagner Machine Inc.

Wagner Machine Inc. Norton, OH

Job Description

Wagner Machine Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist with strong job shop experience to operate a 5" Horizontal Boring Mill. This is not a production-line position - it's a hands-on, precision machining role where every day brings something different.

About the Role:
You'll be responsible for setting up, programming adjustments, and machining precision components - from one-off prototypes to short-run batches. You'll work directly from blueprints, fixtures, and job travelers to produce accurate, tight-tolerance parts for a wide variety of industries.

What You'll Do:

  • Set up and operate a 5" CNC Horizontal Boring Mill.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
  • Perform your own setups, tooling adjustments, and inspections.
  • Machine custom parts and short-run jobs (1-20 pcs typical).
  • Work independently while maintaining top quality and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to solve problems.

What We're Looking For:

  • Minimum 5 years of job shop machining experience.
  • Strong understanding of feeds, speeds, and tooling.
  • Ability to run complex setups and troubleshoot issues.
  • Comfortable with one-off and short-run work - not production.
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and proud of your craftsmanship.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay based on skill and experience.
  • Modern, well-maintained equipment and clean shop.
  • Family-owned stability, real respect for machinists, and steady work.
  • Opportunity to work on unique, challenging projects that keep your skills sharp.

If you're a true machinist who enjoys precision work and variety, apply today and join a shop where your skill and pride still matter.

Job Type: Full-time

Typical mid-level pay: $47k for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$47k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$35k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $65k

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Limited
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-20%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024