Blue Chip Tool

🔎At a Glance

Company Name: Blue Chip Tool Co.
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Shop Type: Job Shop / Contract Manufacturer
Industries Served: Industrial • General Manufacturing • Specialty Components
Typical Work: High-mix, low-volume | Prototypes → Short-run production
Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling • CNC Turning • Conversational & CAM Programming
Materials: Aluminum • Steel • Stainless Steel • Plastics
Certifications: Not specified
Shift Environment: 1st Shift Only (6:00 AM or 7:00 AM start)

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About Blue Chip Tool Co.

Blue Chip Tool Co. is a family-owned CNC machine shop in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded over 40 years ago and now operated by second-generation ownership. The shop specializes in precision CNC milling and turning, supporting customers who need reliable, tight-tolerance parts without the red tape of a large production factory.

With a total team of just eight people — including ownership, Blue Chip is intentionally small. Every machinist plays a meaningful role in setups, programming, problem-solving, and delivery. This is a shop where craftsmanship matters, experience is respected, and your work directly impacts customer success.

If you’ve ever wanted to work somewhere that still feels like real machining, this is it.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at Blue Chip Tool work on:

• Part Types: Precision machined components for industrial and specialty applications
• Production Style: High-mix, low-volume — no endless button-pushing
• Typical Tolerances: Commonly ±0.001", with tighter tolerances depending on the job
• Programming & Setup:
  • Programmer-run environment
  • Conversational programming at the machine (Mazatrol, Fanuc, Prototrak)
  • Offline CAM support using GibbsCAM
• Materials Machined: Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, plastics

You’ll regularly switch between jobs, setups, and machines — keeping your skills sharp and your days interesting.

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling
• CNC Turning
• Conversational Programming
• High-Precision, Low-Volume Machining
• Prototype → Short-Run Production
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing

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CNC Equipment

CNC Mills & Turning Centers

• Mazak CNC Machines
• Haas CNC Mills & Lathes
• Johnsford CNC Machines
• Prototrak CNC Equipment

The shop maintains a modern, well-kept mix of machines designed for flexibility, accuracy, and efficient setups.

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Software & Programming

• CAM Software: GibbsCAM
• Machine Programming: Mazatrol, Fanuc, Prototrak (conversational + G-code)
• Programming Style: At-the-machine programming with offline CAM support

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Quality & Shop Environment

Blue Chip Tool emphasizes craftsmanship, consistency, and accountability over bureaucracy.

Machinists benefit from:

• Clean, organized shop floor
• Air-conditioned facility for year-round comfort
• Direct communication with ownership
• Clear expectations and realistic schedules

This is a shop where quality is owned by the machinist — not buried in paperwork.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at Blue Chip Tool

Machinists here value:

• A small, tight-knit team where everyone matters
• Modern CNC equipment with real setup and programming responsibility
• High-mix work that keeps skills sharp
• Stable first-shift schedule with afternoons free
• Family-owned culture that respects work-life balance

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $25 – $35/hour (DOE)
• Health & Vision Insurance: Medical Mutual (75% employer-paid)
• 401(k): Vanguard plan
  • 3% match dollar-for-dollar
  • 50% match on contributions from 4–5%
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses (when profitable)
• PTO:
  • 1 week after 90 days
  • 2 weeks after 1 year
• HSA option available

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

Blue Chip Tool Co. is actively hiring due to upcoming retirements, with openings in both CNC milling and CNC turning.

👉 View current CNC machinist jobs at Blue Chip Tool Co. on hireCNC