CNC Machinist (2nd Shift)

Phoenix Mfg Inc; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a CNC Machinist (2nd Shift) to set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC Milling Machines, following blueprints and quality standards to produce flight-critical aerospace parts. The team member will embody the company values of Passion, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy.

Hours are Monday to Thursday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM, with a 15% differential. Ability to work in a fast-paced aerospace environment and adhere to AS9100/ISO quality requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Skilled Trade Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC Milling Machines.
• Inspect work for conformance to specifications using bench gauging.
• Follow Standard Work, document processes, and ensure material handling compliance.
• Perform light preventive maintenance on CNC Milling Machines.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and maintain team relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Skilled Trade Certification (preferred)

Tools

Fanuc CNC controls

Global Shop ERP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

A CNC Machinist (2nd Shift) will work according to blueprint specifications, selecting the appropriate fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials ensuring orders are completed in a timely manner with a quality first mindset. As a team member at Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc. the CNC Machinist will work to produce flight critical aerospace parts that meet customer specifications. The team member will embody the company values of Passion, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy.

Hours

Monday to Thursday 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM

Differential

15%

Our Values

Phoenix’s core values are the shared beliefs and essential principles that guide our behavior and interactions with each other and our decision making. These four values are taught and modeled in all we do:

• Passion: Belief in the mission and vision: Embrace the passion to bring it to life.
• Integrity: Acting with honesty, transparency, and truthfulness, even when no one is looking
• Determination: Driven to get the job done, regardless of the challenges.
• Empathy: Show regard, respect, and courtesy for one another.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC Milling Machines.
• Inspect work completed on CNC Milling Machines for conformance to specifications using bench gauging.
• Strictly follow Standard Work in all aspects of work including CNC Milling Machine setup and operation, process verification, product inspection, documentation, and material handling.
• Perform light preventative maintenance tasks on CNC Milling Machines to maintain machinery performance and prevent machine downtime.
• Report any safety violation, machining equipment misusage and/or improperly performed work to supervisor, may provide input for action including discipline.
• Regular verbal or written communication to internal stakeholders utilizing both electronic and analog systems.
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production Control. Maintains positive, team relationship with internal and external customers, as well as co‑workers.
• Participate in the operation of and compliance with all safety, hazardous material handling, and disposal requirements in accordance with government regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with all internal, customer and government regulations.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e., shoes, eyewear, gloves, masks, shields, and coats) if needed.
• Comply with all company and safety rules and regulations.
• Complete testing and adjustment of parts, as needed.
• Identify and replace parts, as necessary.
• Other tasks as required.

Requirements

Experience, Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education. Skilled Trade Certification, preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) or more years’ experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in AS9100 and ISO environment.
• Experience with Fanuc and/or CNC controls.
• Experience using lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodology.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel) or related software
• Excellent organizational skills (verbal and written) with an attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Understanding and ability to work within an ERP system (Global Shop).
• Ability to adapt, prioritize, multi‑task, and remain flexible to changes; responds with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, internally and externally.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to access all areas of the facility.

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The pace is rapid and dynamic, multi‑task oriented with short notice/changing deadlines. Accuracy and thoroughness/follow‑through are very important. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.