Aerospace Machining Operator II

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense in Simsbury, CT, is seeking a Machine Operator II to join the production team. You will set up and operate roll forming mills and extrusion equipment to form and finish linear energetic products according to engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and lean initiatives while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Must have machining certification or comparable hands-on experience.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and instructions.
• Experience with basic measuring tools and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and operate roll forming mill per specs.
• Operate wire sheath extrusion and load/reduce machinery.
• Fabricate linear energetic product per Manufacturing Instructions.
• Inspect quality, measure, sample, spool, and pack product.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Collaborate with engineering on new procedures and lean initiatives.

Skills

Machining basics

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate or greater in machining field

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Optical Comparators/Shadowgraphs

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense in Simsbury, CT, is seeking a Machine Operator II to join the production team. You will set up and operate roll forming mills and extrusion equipment to form and finish linear energetic products according to engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and lean initiatives while maintaining a clean, organized work area.