Aerospace EDM Machinist – 1st Shift, Great Benefits

Barnes Group Inc.; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

EAP

Wellness program

Pet insurance

Work-life resources

Job summary

BARNES AEROSPACE in East Hartford, CT is seeking an EDM Machine Operator for 1+ years in aerospace manufacturing. You will set up, program, and operate Wire and/or Sinker EDM machines to blueprints and GD&T, read operation sheets, and verify first-piece dimensions with gauges.

We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years in an aerospace or high precision manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of EDM machining
• Read and interpret operation sheets and parameter sheets to effectively complete each job
• Set parameters for each job to achieve a good LCS test
• Ability to use various gauges to check pieces after completion
• Ability to set up each job in the machine to cut parts effectively

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate Wire and/or Sinker EDM machines using approved programs, tooling, fixtures, and workholding components
• Machine complex aerospace components to blueprint, model, and customer specification requirements
• Read and interpret routers, setup sheets, work instructions, blueprints, GD&T, and inspection requirements
• Verify first-piece and in-process dimensions using appropriate measuring equipment
• Monitor machine performance, wire condition, electrode wear, flushing, and cut quality; make approved adjustments and offsets as needed
• Maintain accurate job, material, serial-number, and production documentation
• Follow all quality procedures, including inspection hold points, traceability, and nonconformance reporting
• Escalate machine, tooling, program, material, or quality concerns promptly to supervision, Quality, Engineering, or Maintenance
• Perform routine machine care, cleaning, fluid checks, and basic troubleshooting; report equipment issues immediately
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with 6S, FOD-prevention, safety, and environmental requirements
• Work with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and fellow operators to support schedule adherence and continuous improvement
• Support reduction of setup time, cycle time, scrap, and rework while maintaining aerospace quality standards
• Train on additional equipment and assist with other production needs as required

Skills

EDM machining

Read blueprints & GD&T

Setup & run EDM machines

Quality inspection with gauges

Documentation & traceability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EDM machines

Job description

BARNES AEROSPACE in East Hartford, CT is seeking an EDM Machine Operator for 1+ years in aerospace manufacturing. You will set up, program, and operate Wire and/or Sinker EDM machines to blueprints and GD&T, read operation sheets, and verify first-piece dimensions with gauges.

We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs.