CNC Machinist — Precision Plastics, Profit Sharing

Modern Plastics; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Plastics in Shelton, CT is hiring two experienced CNC Machinists for our plastics fabrication and machining team. You will set up CNC routers, read engineering drawings, and run first article inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy.

We value hands-on experience, the ability to work independently, and collaboration with programmers and production staff to improve processes. Medical device/defense‑aerospace-quality mindset encouraged.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC machining or CNC router setup experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting up CNC routers — tooling selection, fixturing, offsets, program loading
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
• Running first article inspections and adjusting setups to hold dimensional accuracy
• Verifying material, tooling, and job readiness before production starts
• Troubleshooting setup issues, tooling wear, and machine performance
• Keeping a clean, organized station and following safety protocol
• Working with programmers, supervisors, and production staff to improve how we machine things
• Handling the physical demands that come with the job

Skills

CNC Machining

Reading drawings

Independent worker

Quality minded

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Modern Plastics in Shelton, CT is hiring two experienced CNC Machinists for our plastics fabrication and machining team. You will set up CNC routers, read engineering drawings, and run first article inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy.

We value hands-on experience, the ability to work independently, and collaboration with programmers and production staff to improve processes. Medical device/defense‑aerospace-quality mindset encouraged.