Aerospace CNC Lathe Programmer & Setup Specialist

Hirebridge; Connecticut; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Air-conditioned work environment

Job summary

Hirebridge is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Programmer / Setup Machinist for aerospace components. You will own programming, setup, machining, and inspection for low-volume, high-mix parts, working with GD&T and tight tolerances.

The role offers full-time employment in a privately held shop, with opportunities to work on Mastercam, Fusion 360, and CAM programming, plus competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC lathe setup and operation experience.
• Ability to program and edit CNC lathe programs using G-code/M-code or conversational controls.
• Ability to complete machine setups independently, including tooling and workholding.
• Experience machining tight-tolerance components with demanding surface-finish and dimensional requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T.
• Experience performing first-article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Ability to work independently in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment with frequent job changes.
• Basic computer skills for ERP/MES systems, email, program management, and electronic records.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, operate, and monitor CNC lathes and turning centers used to manufacture precision components.
• Develop, edit, and optimize programs using G-code/M-code or conversational CNC controls.
• Prepare complete machine setups, including workholding, tooling selection, offsets, and setup verification.
• Validate initial parts before releasing jobs into production.
• Interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, process sheets, travelers, and customer specifications.
• Maintain accurate programs, tool lists, setup sheets, revision information, and machining documentation.

Skills

5+ years CNC lathe setup/operation

G-code/M-code or conversational CNC

GD&T interpretation

First-article/inspection

Independent work in low-volume, high-m

ERP/MES basics

Troubleshooting & process improvement

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

CAM programming

Job description

Hirebridge is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Programmer / Setup Machinist for aerospace components. You will own programming, setup, machining, and inspection for low-volume, high-mix parts, working with GD&T and tight tolerances.

The role offers full-time employment in a privately held shop, with opportunities to work on Mastercam, Fusion 360, and CAM programming, plus competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.