CNC Machinist

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in contract staffing is seeking a CNC Machine Operator in New Britain, CT. The role demands proficiency in operating CNC machines, particularly lathes and mills, within an aerospace machining environment. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality through inspections, interpreting technical drawings, and performing basic maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years operating CNC machines in aerospace machining.
• Proficient in using precision measuring instruments.
• Understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines including lathes and milling machines.
• Ensure quality of parts through inspection and adjustments.
• Interpret drawings to determine measurements for machining.

Skills

Proficient knowledge of precision measuring instruments

Reading drawings and specifications

Knowledge of tool holders and cutting tools

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/Vocational training

Job description

• Responsible for quality parts produced on CNC machines such as but not limited to lathes and milling machines.
• Responsible for loading parts, proving CNC programs, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
• Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup measurements.
• Measures and marks dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining.
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to ensure quality of production. Reports all machine malfunctions to immediate supervisor.
• Communicates with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly. Perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
• Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with state and federal law, the Company AS9100 quality program and procedures, Company policies and Safety and Environmental regulations.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Proficient knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages and indicators.

· Knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensions.

· Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.

· Must be able to follow written and oral instructions

· Must be able to communicate in English (both oral and written) as it relates to the job

· Must be adaptable to a changing work environment

· Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication.

· Willing to run multiple machines independently or in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

· Minimum of 3-5 years operating CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines within an Aerospace machining, job shop environment.

· High School Diploma or GED. Technical/Vocational training desired.