Aerospace CNC Mill Machinist - 1st Shift (3-5 Axis)

Jobot

Meriden (CT)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits coverage
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
401(k) program
PTO & paid holidays
Exposure to advanced machining tech

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a 1st Shift CNC Mill Machinist in Meriden, CT to operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills for aerospace and precision components. You will set up machines, read blueprints and GD&T, and ensure tight tolerances while optimizing tooling and processes.

Competitive hourly pay with full on-site benefits and career growth into senior machining roles. Day 1 benefits, 401(k), and PTO are included.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Minimum 3+ years of CNC machining experience in precision manufacturing or aerospace.
  • Strong experience operating multi-axis mills (3-, 4-, 5-axis).
  • Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T confidently.
  • Experience with Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Makino, Mitsubishi or similar CNC controls.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills.
  • Machine 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.
  • Collaborate with engineering and programming teams on process improvements.
  • Maintain safe and clean work area standards.

Skills

CNC milling
GD&T interpretation
Blueprint reading
Quality inspection
Troubleshooting

Education

HS diploma or GED
Machining certificate a plus

Tools

Fanuc controls
Haas controls
Okuma/Makino/Mitsubishi controls

Job description

Jobot is seeking a 1st Shift CNC Mill Machinist in Meriden, CT to operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills for aerospace and precision components. You will set up machines, read blueprints and GD&T, and ensure tight tolerances while optimizing tooling and processes.

Competitive hourly pay with full on-site benefits and career growth into senior machining roles. Day 1 benefits, 401(k), and PTO are included.

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