CNC Machinist - Entry Level

Wencor Group

Windsor (CT)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings
Health savings account
Paid time off
Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Capewell Aerial Systems LLC in South Windsor, CT is seeking a CNC Machinist (Entry Level) to operate CNC mills and lathes, inspect own work, and keep equipment in good condition while following safety procedures. You will apply basic math, read blueprints, and collaborate with teammates to meet production goals.

Requires completion of a precision manufacturing program and at least 1 year of CNC experience; Monday–Thursday 6:00 AM–3:30 PM plus alternating Fridays.

Qualifications

  • Completion of a precision manufacturing program is required.
  • Ability to read basic blueprints and perform basic math.
  • At least 1 year of CNC manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
  • Experience with CNC Mills is required; HAAS experience is a plus.
  • Able to work with minimum supervision and set up/run multiple machines as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Operate CNC mills and CNC lathes using vises, fixtures, and rotary indexers.
  • Inspect own work with standard gaging and maintain quality and production standards.
  • Make tool adjustments, perform secondary operations, and maintain equipment and supplies.
  • Fill out inspection, work orders and process records; ensure safety procedures are followed.

Education

Completion of a precision manufacturing program

Tools

CNC Mills
HAAS Equipment

Job description

South Windsor, Connecticut, United States

Company

Capewell Aerial Systems LLC

Employment Status

Full-Time

Entry Level

Job Description

JOB TITLE : CNC Machinist (Entry Level)

LOCATION: Capewell Aerial Systems - South Windsor, CT

REPORTS TO: Production Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: Produces machined parts by operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Operate the various shop equipment including but not limited to CNC mills and CNC lathes using vises, fixtures, and rotary indexers.
  • Inspect own work with standard gaging.
  • Maintain quality and production standards.
  • Make tool adjustments and changes.
  • Perform secondary operations as required.
  • Maintaining equipment and/or machinery.
  • Assist in helping other operators to maintain production and quality.
  • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures.
  • Fill out inspection, work orders and process records.
  • Attendance, punctuality, and reliability are required.
  • Work toward continual improvement of self and job.
  • Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area.
  • Work cooperatively with other employees to meet department and company goals.
  • This position requires personal protective equipment on the shop floor where safety glasses and composite toe safety shoes are required by all.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors or management to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

  • Completion of a precision manufacturing program required
  • At least 1 year of experience in CNC manufacturing highly preferred
  • Must have experience with CNC Mills
  • Experience with HAAS equipment a plus
  • Able to work with minimum supervision
  • Able to set up and run multiple machines when needed
  • Desire to learn new skills
  • Must have good basic math skills
  • Able to read, write and speak English
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Previous independent work environment preferred
  • Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Verbal Communication, Functional and Technical Skills, Controls and Instrumentation, Tooling, Coordination, Inventory Control, Attention to Detail.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Team Members in this position must be a U.S. Person, as defined by U.S. export control laws.
  • Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
  • An individual with a disability will be considered qualified for any position that the person can perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. All essential functions incorporated in this description may be subject to reasonable accommodation.
  • EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position operates in a typical manufacturing environment and requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements may include:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
  • The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • The Team Member must occasionally climb up to 10 steps and/or 9' high on a ladder
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues and stakeholders.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes excessive.
  • This is a full-time, onsite position.
  • The work schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday 6:00AM - 3:30PM, and every other Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

This position/job description is for reference and guidance only and is subject to change at any time.

COMPENSATION: The hiring range for this position is $24-$30/hr. This range is an estimate and the actual hourlymay vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. Capewell offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, retirement savings, medical, dental, vision, health savings, flexible spending, critical illness, hospital, accident, life insurance, paid time off, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

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