Aerospace CNC VTL Programmer & Setup Machinist

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 CNC VTL Programmer / Setup Machinist to produce precision aerospace components in a low-volume environment. The role combines programming, setup, machining, and inspection from start to finish.

You will work with aluminum, stainless steel, and other materials, manage frequent changeovers, and ensure GD&T conformance. The position offers comprehensive benefits in a privately owned aerospace shop with 50+ years in business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC VTL setup and operation experience.
• Ability to program and edit CNC turning programs using G-code/M-code or conversational controls.
• Experience completing machine setups, selecting tooling, and establishing workholding.
• Ability to machine tight-tolerance components while meeting surface-finish, concentricity, runout, and dimensional requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T.
• Experience performing first-article, in-process, and final inspections.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, operate, and monitor CNC vertical turning lathes (VTLs) to produce precision components.
• Create, edit, and optimize machining programs using G-code/M-code or conversational controls.
• Complete machine setups, including workholding, tooling selection, offsets, and first-part validation.
• Review engineering drawings, 3D models, process sheets, travelers, and customer specifications before machining.
• Maintain accurate setup sheets, tool lists, program files, revision records, and machine maintenance logs.
• Troubleshoot setup and programming issues to achieve required part quality and production efficiency.

Skills

CNC VTL programming

VTL setup/operation

G-code/M-code or conversational

GD&T interpretation

Inspections (1st-article to final)

Independent, low-volume work

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

CAM programming

Job description

Hirebridge is seeking a CNC VTL Programmer / Setup Machinist to produce precision aerospace components in a low-volume environment. The role combines programming, setup, machining, and inspection from start to finish.

You will work with aluminum, stainless steel, and other materials, manage frequent changeovers, and ensure GD&T conformance. The position offers comprehensive benefits in a privately owned aerospace shop with 50+ years in business.