CNC Machinist - Swiss - Level II/III - 1st or 2nd Shift

HORST Engineering; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO Package

Paid Company Holidays

401K Match Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

HORST Engineering is seeking a CNC Machining professional for its East Hartford, CT plant. The role focuses on setting up and operating Swiss Turning machines (Citizen L20, A20, A32, M32, M32Y) to produce precision components.

You will work with blueprints and operation sheets, ensuring parts meet quality requirements. Position includes 1st/2nd shift with a 15% differential on 2nd shift and 100% in-office work at the East Hartford facility.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of set-up experience in CNC machining.
• Experience with aerospace components or close tolerance parts preferred.
• Able to read operation sheets, blueprints and SPC documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate Swiss Turning machines and ensure quality parts meet specs.
• Work from blueprints and operation sheets, perform complex set-ups as needed.
• Train and assist other operators and report machining problems promptly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc Controls

Mitsubishi Controls

Measuring gauges

Job description

Sets-up and operates CNC Swiss Machines to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards.

This role is for 1st or 2nd shift. 1st shift is 7am-3:30. 2nd shift is 3:00 - 11:30pm

This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.

2nd Shift has a 15% shift differential

At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO Package
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K Match Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas Of Responsibility

• Set-up and operate Swiss Turning machines (Citizen L20, A20, A32, M32, M32Y)
• Will work with blueprints, operation sheets, and other work instructions.
• Working from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers or other specifications, set-ups and completes the machining operations to produce a quality part.
• Checks to make sure that the material to be used meets all specifications. Obtains bar stock or material from staging area.
• Performs complex set-ups of own work or for others.
• Makes all required adjustments to the machinery. Obtains tooling, gages, inserts and all other equipment needed to complete the set-up and brings up the program. Edits the program as necessary.
• Assists other Operators or Set-up/Operators with set-up or production problems and helps to train other set-up/operators.
• Ensures that all manufactured parts are in full compliance with quality standards.
• Performs visual inspections (part relationship to operation sheet/blueprint configuration) on all parts produced and performs actual dimensional verification using measuring instruments as per the guidelines established by the department or the Quality Assurance Department.
• Replaces all worn or damaged tooling as necessary.
• Verifies and records actual part count, both prior to and upon completion of all work
• Performs all routine maintenance on the equipment and maintains all fluid levels.
• Keeps the equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Returns excess bar stock or material to the staging area.
• Moves the finished work to an assigned area. Enters all work performed into the database and documents all scrap.
• Notifies lead person or supervisor of any parts shortages or machining problems/difficulties.
• Packs and washes/preserves parts as needed.
• Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Interacts with associates from all departments.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
• Must be familiar with Fanuc and/or Mitsubishi Controls
• Must be able to set and change tools.
• Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques.
• Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
• Must be able to read CNC programs.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.

Compensation details:

25-35 Hourly Wage