All-Around CNC Machinist – Aerospace (1st Shift)

PCX Aerostructures, LLC; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Newington, CT is seeking a CNC Machinist for the 1st shift in aerospace production. The role requires setting up, operating, and troubleshooting a range of machines, and contributing to continuous improvement.

You will work across multiple machine types, maintain high quality, and support safety initiatives. This full-time, on-site position emphasizes reliability and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be capable & willing to set up operations that have previously been proven out independently without oversight of a leadman or CNC programmer.
• Must be capable of running a minimum of two of the following machine types: 3 and 4 axis Horizontal and Vertical Machining Centers, 5 axis machining centers, Vertical Turret Lathes, Cylindrical Grinders, Mill/Turn machines, CNC boring machines, Horizontal lathes, manual machines.
• Must be willing to perform work on machines throughout the shop, not only the machines that are within the person's core area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Must be capable & willing to identify opportunities for improvement in tooling, cutting methods, mistake proofing & work instruction documentation.
• Must possess a skill level that eliminates errors that cause nonconforming material and maintain a consistent level of high quality work.
• Actively participate in various aspects of Continuous Improvement projects such as 5S, TPM, kaizen events, and setup reduction events.

Job description

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Newington, CT is seeking a CNC Machinist for the 1st shift in aerospace production. The role requires setting up, operating, and troubleshooting a range of machines, and contributing to continuous improvement.

You will work across multiple machine types, maintain high quality, and support safety initiatives. This full-time, on-site position emphasizes reliability and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.