CNC Machinist: Precision Tooling for Med Devices

Putnam Plastics; Dayville (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Ins

Paid Vacation & Holidays

On-site Fitness Center

401K with company match

Bonuses (Quarterly & Annual)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Putnam Plastics is seeking a CNC Machinist in Dayville, CT to operate and set up CNC lathes and mills, read engineering drawings, and maintain tight tolerances for medical device components.

The role requires independent work and collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams; experience with Okuma/Hurco/Makino tools is a plus. Join a family-owned company with a long history in the USA and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, technical school diploma, or equivalent.
• Previous experience setting up and operating CNC machinery in a production or precision machining environment.
• Experience with milling and other machining processes involving metal and/or plastic materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, safety rules, procedures, and manuals.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment including vernier calipers, indicators, pin gages, snap gages, and hand micrometers.
• Basic CNC troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to select appropriate cutting tools and adjust feeds and speeds based on machining requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Ability to reliably work 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates CNC machinery, including CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, and plunge EDM to fabricate precision tooling, components, jigs, fixtures, and other parts in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Programs and generates tool path geometry and enters or modifies CNC programs to produce required part features. Utilizes CNC controls and programming software as applicable to the equipment being operated.
• Fabricates tips, dies, extrusion components, tooling, fixtures, and other specialty components using CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual lathes, surface grinders, milling machines, drilling machines, and other toolroom equipment while following prints and established machining practices
• Troubleshoots routine machining issues and makes appropriate adjustments to tooling, offsets, feeds, speeds, and machine settings to maintain quality and production requirements.
• Performs basic machine maintenance and reports equipment, tooling, or other issues requiring additional attention.
• Works closely with Tool Room, Engineering, Production, and Quality personnel to support production requirements, troubleshoot machining issues, and meet safety, quality, and delivery goals.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Precision measuring tools

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Advanced machining schooling

Tools

Okuma CNC lathes

Okuma CNC mills

Okuma OSP controls

Hurco CNC mills

Makino Wire EDM

Mastercam

CNC programming/editing

Job description

Putnam Plastics is seeking a CNC Machinist in Dayville, CT to operate and set up CNC lathes and mills, read engineering drawings, and maintain tight tolerances for medical device components.

The role requires independent work and collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams; experience with Okuma/Hurco/Makino tools is a plus. Join a family-owned company with a long history in the USA and a strong safety culture.