CNC Machinist

Hamilton Connections, Inc.; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Connections, Inc. in Newtown, CT is seeking an experienced CNC machinist. This temp-to-hire role runs 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays with pay between $25 and $35 per hour, depending on experience.

You will set up and run complete jobs from drawings, operate DMG Mori and Noumara machines, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances using micrometers/calipers and 3D scanners. Team collaboration and strong problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of proven CNC milling and lathe experience.
• Experience operating multiple CNC machines at once; DMG Mori, Noumara Swiss machines strongly preferred.
• Experience with machining titanium and aluminum.
• Experience working to +/- 0.005 machining tolerance.
• Experience changing tools, offsets and selecting programs on machines according to process method sheets.
• Familiar with G code and programming of CNC machines a plus.
• Experience doing first piece inspections using micrometers, calipers and 3D scanners to ensure parts are within tolerance.
• Deburring, welding, fabrication, assembly and other manufacturing experience a plus.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including heavy lifting.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to collaborate on multiple projects with small technical team and other departments.
• A driven work ethic to problem solve.
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run complete jobs from drawings and sketches
• Deliver production jobs on time and within budget
• Setup, maintenance and operation of CNC milling and lathes
• Support the manufacturing engineering team to develop process sheets for new products
• Operate multiple machines at one time
• Set up machines for the next shift operators based on orders
• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
• Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
• Select appropriate machines and position or load material for a job
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• First piece inspections using micrometers, calipers and 3D scanners to ensure parts are within tolerance
• Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
• Secondary duties such as deburring, welding, fabrication, assembly and other manufacturing tasks
• Maintain a safe working atmosphere and safe use of machines
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CNC milling

CNC lathe

multi-machine operation

reading drawings

first piece inspections

attention to detail

communication skills

problem solving

Tools

DMG Mori

Noumara Swiss machines

micrometers

calipers

3D scanners

G code programming

Job description

Hamilton Connections is seeking candidates for a CNC machinist position at a manufacturing company in Newtown, CT. This is a temp-to-hire position. The hours are 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The salary is $25-$35 an hour, depending on experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up and run complete jobs from drawings and sketches
• Deliver production jobs on time and within budget
• Setup, maintenance and operation of CNC milling and lathes
• Support the manufacturing engineering team to develop process sheets for new products
• Operate multiple machines at one time
• Set up machines for the next shift operators based on orders
• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
• Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
• Select appropriate machines and position or load material for a job
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• First piece inspections using micrometers, calipers and 3D scanners to ensure parts are within tolerance
• Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
• Secondary duties such as deburring, welding, fabrication, assembly and other manufacturing tasks
• Maintain a safe working atmosphere and safe use of machines
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• 5 or more years of proven CNC milling and lathe experience
• Experience operating multiple CNC machines at once; experience with DMG Mori, Noumara Swiss machines strongly preferred
• Experience with machining titanium and aluminum
• Experience working to +/- 0.005 machining tolerance
• Experience changing tools, offsets and selecting programs on machines according to process method sheets
• Familiar with G code and programming of CNC machines a plus
• Experience doing first piece inspections using micrometers, calipers and 3D scanners to ensure parts are within tolerance
• Deburring, welding, fabrication, assembly and other manufacturing experience a plus
• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including heavy lifting
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to collaborate on multiple projects with small technical team and other departments
• A driven work ethic to problem solve
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings