2nd Shift CNC Milling Machinist — 3-5 Axis Setup

A-1 Machining Company; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A-1 Machining Company in Hartford, CT is seeking a skilled CNC Milling Machinist to perform precise setups on 3, 4 and 5 axis machines and to contribute to process improvements. The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and mentorship of less experienced machinists in a fast-paced aerospace or contract shop environment.

You will load and prove out CNC programs, edit as needed, read drawings, and inspect finished parts per inspection sheets and customer drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years CNC milling machine experience in Aerospace or job shop.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical/Vocational training welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine setups quickly, accurately, and efficiently on all 3, 4, and 5 Axis milling equipment.
• Load, prove out, and maintain CNC programs.
• Work with engineering to suggest improvements to CNC programs and fixturing.
• Operate machines to produce production runs of parts including controls, offsets, and simple edits.
• Inspect parts for conformance to Process/Inspection sheets and drawings.
• Communicate with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel about issues.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly; perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Maintain lot control and quality standards per QMS.
• Monitor and document operational and performance issues.

Skills

Precision measurement

G-code editing

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Mentorship

CNC Turning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/Vocational training

Tools

CNC Milling Machines

G-code Editors

Job description

A-1 Machining Company in Hartford, CT is seeking a skilled CNC Milling Machinist to perform precise setups on 3, 4 and 5 axis machines and to contribute to process improvements. The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and mentorship of less experienced machinists in a fast-paced aerospace or contract shop environment.

You will load and prove out CNC programs, edit as needed, read drawings, and inspect finished parts per inspection sheets and customer drawings.