Aerospace 5-Axis CNC Mill Machinist - 1st Shift

Leoforce; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Program

PTO & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Leoforce in the United States is seeking an experienced 1st Shift CNC Mill Machinist to set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills, producing aerospace-grade parts to tight tolerances. You will read blueprints and GD&T callouts, adjust tooling and machining parameters, and perform in-process inspections to ensure quality.

The role requires at least 3 years of CNC experience with multi-axis mills and familiarity with Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Makino, Mitsubishi, or similar controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical machining certificate a plus
• Minimum 3+ years of CNC machining experience in precision manufacturing or aerospace environments
• Strong experience operating and setting up multi-axis mills
• Experience with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centers
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T confidently
• Experience with Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Makino, Mitsubishi, or similar CNC controls
• Strong inspection background using precision measurement equipment
• Proven ability to machine tight-tolerance components with minimal scrap
• Strong troubleshooting skills for tooling, offsets, setups, and machine issues
• Detail-oriented with strong quality standards

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC mills
• Machine complex aerospace-grade components to tight tolerances
• Interpret advanced blueprints, prints, and GD&T callouts
• Adjust tooling, offsets, feeds, speeds, and machining parameters
• Perform in-process inspections and final quality checks
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision tools
• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize setups for efficiency
• Reduce scrap and rework through precision-focused execution
• Collaborate with engineering and programming teams on process improvements
• Maintain safe and clean work area standards

Skills

Multi-axis CNC

GD&T reading

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fanuc controls

Haas controls

Okuma controls

Mitsubishi controls

Job description

Leoforce in the United States is seeking an experienced 1st Shift CNC Mill Machinist to set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills, producing aerospace-grade parts to tight tolerances. You will read blueprints and GD&T callouts, adjust tooling and machining parameters, and perform in-process inspections to ensure quality.

The role requires at least 3 years of CNC experience with multi-axis mills and familiarity with Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Makino, Mitsubishi, or similar controls.