CNC Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Kelly Services; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for our Tooling Department in Farmington, CT. You will set up and operate CNC machines, develop tooling methods, and troubleshoot processes to meet quality and production goals.

The role emphasizes interpreting drawings, creating CNC programs with speeds and feeds, and producing punches, strippers, and dies with precision while maintaining TPM and 5S standards. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CNC machining experience.
• Strong mechanical machining experience including turning, milling, grinding, EDM.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, routings, and work instructions.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machinery.
• Ability to create and/or edit CNC programs, including speeds and feeds.
• Proficiency with precision measurement equipment and inspection techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret routings, work instructions, engineering drawings, and blueprints to complete production orders.
• Create and edit CNC programs, including determining appropriate speeds and feeds for tooling production.
• Set up and operate CNC machines, machine tools, work-holding equipment, and related tooling according to production schedules.
• Perform initial production runs and support the development of machining processes, fixtures, and methods.
• Produce precision tooling components, including punches, strippers, and dies.
• Troubleshoot and correct process-related issues as they arise.
• Use and interpret precision measurement tools to verify dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
• Support and initiate improvements to production processes within Tooling Department.
• Perform 5S workplace organization and TPM tasks.
• Operate safely and complete required safety training.
• Work with team members to meet production and quality objectives.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Programming (speeds & feeds)

Troubleshooting

Measurement Tools

Machining Setup

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machine tools

Calipers

Dial indicators

Job description

CNC Machinist - Tooling Department

Location: Farmington, CT

Pay Range: $30-$35/hour based on experience

Shift: 2nd Shift, 2:30 PM-11:00 PM

Shift Differential: Additional $1.50/hour for 2nd shift

Position Overview

We are hiring an experienced CNC Machinist to join our Tooling Department. This position is responsible for setting up and operating CNC and other machine tools used in the production of precision tooling, including punches, strippers, and dies.

The CNC Machinist will perform initial production runs, assist with developing programming, fixtures, and machining methods, and troubleshoot process-related issues to ensure quality and production requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret routings, work instructions, engineering drawings, and blueprints to complete production orders.
• Create and edit CNC programs, including determining appropriate speeds and feeds for tooling production.
• Set up and operate CNC machines, machine tools, work-holding equipment, and related tooling according to production schedules.
• Perform initial production runs and support the development of machining processes, fixtures, and methods.
• Produce precision tooling components, including punches, strippers, and dies.
• Troubleshoot and correct process-related issues as they arise.
• Use and interpret a variety of precision measurement tools to verify dimensional accuracy and ensure quality standards are met.
• Support and initiate improvements to production processes and methods within the Tooling Department.
• Perform daily and weekly 5S workplace organization and housekeeping activities.
• Perform assigned TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) tasks, including daily, weekly, and monthly operator maintenance.
• Operate equipment safely and follow all applicable safety procedures and requirements.
• Complete assigned safety training and remain current on required safety practices.
• Work effectively with team members and other departments to meet production and quality objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of CNC machining experience.
• Strong mechanical machining experience, including material removal processes such as:
• Turning
• Milling
• Grinding
• EDM
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, routings, and work instructions.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machinery.
• Ability to create and/or edit CNC programs, including speeds and feeds.
• Proficiency with precision measurement equipment and inspection techniques.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing environment.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.