Aerospace CNC Milling Setup Machinist (4/5-Axis)

NE-XT Technologies; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

NE-XT Technologies in Windsor, CT seeks an experienced CNC Milling Setup Machinist to independently set up and operate milling machines for aerospace components. You will read drawings, select tools, set offsets, load programs, and perform first-piece and in-process inspection, while collaborating with engineering and quality teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on setup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to cycle-time reductions and tool-life

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of CNC milling setup and operation experience in precision manufacturing, or equivalent technical training and experience.
• Ability to independently complete machine setups, including tooling, fixtures, offsets, and adjustments.
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings and interpreting GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and performing inprocess dimensional checks.
• Working knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining principles; strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow documented procedures, maintain records, and work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture precision aerospace components to drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Select and install cutting tools, fixtures, and workholding; establish and adjust tool and work offsets, speeds, and feeds.
• Load, verify, and run existing CNC programs; make authorized machine-level adjustments as needed.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspection using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, and other precision tools.
• Monitor dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and production quality; troubleshoot tooling, fixture, offset, and machine issues.
• Work with manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, and quality teams to resolve problems and improve cycle times and tool life.
• Complete production, inspection, part identification, and traceability records accurately.
• Perform routine machine care and follow safety, quality, and preventive maintenance procedures.

Skills

CNC milling

GD&T interpretation

Inspection & metrology

Troubleshooting

Tooling & fixturing

Dimensional checks

Education

Technical training or machining certification

Tools

Okuma DMG MORI machines

Job description

NE-XT Technologies in Windsor, CT seeks an experienced CNC Milling Setup Machinist to independently set up and operate milling machines for aerospace components. You will read drawings, select tools, set offsets, load programs, and perform first-piece and in-process inspection, while collaborating with engineering and quality teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on setup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to cycle-time reductions and tool-life