CNC Machinist/ operator/ programmer

Preferred Utilities Mfg Corp.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (401(k))

Health savings account

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus potential

Job summary

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corp. in Danbury, CT is seeking a CNC Machinist/Operator/Programmer for a full-time role.

You will set up, operate, and program Haas CNC mills and lathes, ensuring parts meet specifications and quality standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with a competitive pay rate of $30-$35 per hour and a benefits package including dental, medical, vision, life, retirement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education. Skilled Trade Certification, preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Haas and/or CNC controls.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to adapt, prioritize, multi-task, and remain flexible to changes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC Milling and Turning Machines.
• Inspect work completed on CNC Milling and Turning Machines for conformance to specifications using bench gauging.
• Follow Standard Work in CNC setup and operation, process verification, product inspection, documentation, and material handling.
• Perform light preventative maintenance on CNC Milling/Turning Machines to maintain performance.
• Report safety violations or misuse to supervisor and contribute to corrective actions.
• Work as a team player and maintain positive relationships with co-workers.
• Comply with safety, hazardous material handling, and disposal requirements.

Skills

CNC Milling/Turning

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Setup and operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Skilled Trade Certification

Tools

Haas CNC controls

CNC milling/turning machines

Job description

CNC Machinist/ operator/ programmer

Danbury, CT, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Benefits Offered: Dental, Life, Medical, Retirement, Vision

Compensation:$30-35/ hr

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Why Work Here?

We are a family owned and operated company in business since 1920, where you can make a difference.

Overview

Under general supervision, the welder/piping fitter is responsible for assembling and installing piping systems, pipe supports, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Installs pipe for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating and industrial production and processing systems. He is also responsible for welding as it pertains to industrial burners, piping systems ranging from ½" to 12" and other fuel oil or steel plate assemblies.

Essential Functions

• Ability to set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC Milling and Turning Machines.


• Inspect work completed on CNC Milling and Turning Machines for conformance to specifications using bench gauging.


• Strictly follow Standard Work in all aspects of work including CNC Milling/Turning Machine setup and operation, process verification, product inspection, documentation, and material handling.


• Perform light preventative maintenance tasks on CNC Milling/Turning Machines to maintain machinery performance and prevent machine downtime.


• Reports any safety violation, machining equipment misusage and/or improperly performed work to supervisor, may provide input for action including discipline.


• Ability to work as a team player. Maintains positive, team relationship with co-workers.


• Participate in the operation of and compliance with all safety, hazardous material handling, and disposal requirements in accordance with regulations and company procedures.


• Maintain a clean work environment in full compliance with all internal 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.

Experience, Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education. Skilled Trade Certification, preferred.


• Minimum of two (2) or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience with Haas and/or CNC controls.


• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).


• Ability to adapt, prioritize, multi-task, and remain flexible to changes.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The pace is multi-task oriented. Accuracy and thoroughness/follow-through are very important.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Overtime hours: as needed

Benefits

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Health insurance


• Health savings account


• Vision insurance


• Dental insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Quarterly bonus potential

About Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corp.

With over 100 years of industry history to draw from, Preferred is uniquely positioned to partner with you to reduce your emissions and increase your efficiencies to meet the sustainability targets of the future. Our expertise ranges from fuel oil handling systems and components, boiler instrumentation and controllers, cutting-edge remote monitoring systems, low- and ultra low-NOx burners, renewable and bio-fuel burners, specialty combustion applications like waste fuel, and nuclear power plant outage reduction tools and components.

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