3rd Shift-Machining Cell Setup Operator

RBC Bearings; Connecticut; On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings is seeking a skilled machinist to perform setups and operate CNC and manual machining centers, grinding and honing equipment to maximize production and quality. The role requires selecting tooling, setting speeds/feeds, and maintaining precision with micrometers and gauges.

The candidate will fill in across the department, run short qualification sizes, and assist with training and workflow coordination to uphold safety and inventory discipline.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC and manual machining centers.
• Ability to read micrometers and gauges for precision.
• Safety and quality-focused with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and manual machining centers to maximize production and quality.
• Determine tooling, speeds, and feeds for efficient runs.
• Train new employees and assist others in the department.

Skills

Machining setup

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Indicators

Plug gauges

Snap gauges

Air gauges

Job description

About RBC Bearings

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving the industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. For more than a century, RBC has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and world-class manufacturing capabilities that support mission-critical applications around the world. Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused approach. We specialize in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products that perform in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount. With operations spanning multiple countries and manufacturing facilities across the globe, RBC Bearings offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and support customers in some of the world's most advanced and dynamic industries. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering innovation, developing talent, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders. RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Wage Range

$28.91/hr-$30.97/hr

• The salary range information is only applicable to Connecticut. This range is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role based on the position's responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's specific experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors.

Compensation & Benefits

• RBC offers competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, and paid time off.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Supervisor or Lead person, this individual is responsible for performing multiple set ups and the simultaneous operation of various CNC and manual machining centers, grinding and honing machine to maximize both production and quality levels. The incumbent must take initiative to determine production and quality levels and have responsibility for all aspects of the operation of various equipment including selection and changing of the tooling necessary along with setting the speeds and feeds. The incumbent must be competent in the use of various micrometers, verniers, indicators, plug, snap and air gauges. Must be able to fill in on any job in the department and occasionally this employee will set up for short runs for qualification sizes. Will also set up for other employees and train new employees.

Other duties include maintaining accurate production records, identification and transportation of any martial within the department and/or to and from other departments. The incumbent must also keep the work area clean and safe as well as maintaining an orderly inventory of all tools and any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor.