CNC Machinist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Branford, CT is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to set up, program, and operate CNC machines, reading blueprints or CAD drawings to produce precision parts. You will troubleshoot, adjust tooling, and verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers, and CMMs, while maintaining quality and safety on the first shift (Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm).

Compensation ranges from $30 to $50 per hour based on experience and skill level, with opportunities to work

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Machinist or similar machining role.
• Strong understanding of CNC setup and operation.
• Experience creating, editing, and troubleshooting G-code and M-code.
• Ability to read mechanical prints, CAD drawings, and specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably including SolidWorks.
• Ability to perform machine setup, calibration, tooling changes, and process adjustments.
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machining equipment.
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot CNC G-code and M-code programs for complex parts.
• Read and interpret mechanical prints, CAD drawings, and specifications.
• Perform machine setup, calibration, tooling changes, and process adjustments.
• Select and adjust tooling to optimize machining operations.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions and quality.
• Inspect parts during and after machining to meet specs.
• Perform manual machining tasks when needed.

Skills

CNC setup

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Mathematical precision

Tools

CAD/CAM software

SolidWorks

G-code/M-code

CNC machines

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

CNC Machinist

Location: Branford, CT
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Pay: $30–$50/hour, based on experience and skill level

Build Complex Parts. Solve Real Problems. Get Paid for Your Expertise.

Are you a CNC Machinist who knows that great machining is about more than pushing a button?

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Machinist who can take a blueprint or CAD drawing, set up the equipment, program and troubleshoot CNC code, make precision adjustments, and produce high-quality parts to exact specifications.

This is an opportunity to put your programming, setup, machining, measurement, and troubleshooting skills to work in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

Why You’ll Want This Job

• Competitive pay: $30–$50/hour, depending on experience and technical ability.
• 1st shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Put your CNC programming and machining expertise to work on complex parts.
• Take ownership of setups, tooling, programming, quality, and troubleshooting.
• Work with modern CNC equipment and precision measurement tools.
• Opportunity to use both CNC and manual machining skills.
• Be part of a manufacturing environment focused on efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Solve technical problems rather than simply running the same parts all day.

What You’ll Do

As a CNC Machinist, you’ll be responsible for setting up and operating CNC machining equipment and producing precision parts according to blueprints, CAD drawings, and technical specifications.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Set up and operate CNC machining equipment.
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot CNC G-code and M-code programs for complex parts.
• Read and interpret mechanical prints, CAD drawings, and technical specifications.
• Perform machine setup, calibration, tooling changes, and process adjustments.
• Select and adjust tooling to optimize machining operations.
• Use precision measuring equipment—including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and CMMs—to verify dimensions and part quality.
• Inspect parts throughout and after the machining process to ensure they meet specifications.
• Perform manual machining tasks when needed, including rotary die cutting.
• Troubleshoot equipment and machining issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities to improve machining processes, efficiency, and material utilization.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve production flow.
• Maintain accurate, consistent quality standards throughout the machining process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all required safety procedures and manufacturing standards.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

We’re looking for a skilled CNC Machinist, not simply a machine operator. The ideal candidate understands the entire machining process—from reading the print and setting up the machine through programming, inspection, troubleshooting, and making adjustments.

Required skills and experience:

• Previous professional experience as a CNC Machinist or in a comparable machining role.
• Strong understanding of CNC machine setup and operation.
• Experience creating, editing, and troubleshooting G-code and M-code.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical prints, CAD drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferably including SolidWorks.
• Ability to perform machine setup, calibration, tooling changes, and process adjustments.
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement techniques.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and/or CMM equipment.
• Familiarity with CNC routers, waterjet cutters, or other CNC equipment.
• Strong basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and machining adjustments.
• Understanding of quality inspection processes and dimensional requirements.
• Knowledge of safe machine setup and operation in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems, and make sound machining decisions.

A plus:

• Experience machining plastics and foam products.
• Experience with rotary die cutting.
• Experience working with lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong SolidWorks/CAM programming experience.
• Experience working with multiple types of CNC equipment.

The Ideal Candidate

You’re the person on the floor who can look at a print, understand what needs to happen, set up the machine, make the necessary programming and tooling adjustments, and catch a problem before it becomes a quality issue.

You take pride in precision, craftsmanship, and getting the process right.

If you're ready for a role where your technical skills are valued—and where you can earn $30–$50/hour on a consistent first shift, we want to talk to you.