CNC Machinist - Turning / Lathe Level II

HORST Engineering; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO Package

Paid Company Holidays

401K Match Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in East Hartford, CT, is seeking a CNC Machinist – Turning / Lathe Level II. This full-time role involves setting up and operating CNC Turning equipment, ensuring quality standards are met, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of setup experience, a high school diploma, and familiarity with CNC programming. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods.

Qualifications

• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required.
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment.

Responsibilities

• Set‑up and operate CNC Lathes (2‑axis and multi‑axis).
• Read blueprints and work specifications.
• Perform visual inspections and dimensional verification.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Set‑up experience

Familiarity with Fanuc and/or Okuma Controls

Standard gauges and inspection techniques

SPC and inspection documentation

Interpersonal and analytical skills

Reading CNC programs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical school training

Job description

CNC Machinist – Turning / Lathe Level II

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Sets‑up and operates CNC Turning, Multi‑Axis lathes, and other Turning equipment to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards.

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

Benefits

• Competitive PTO Package
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K Match Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Set‑up and operate CNC Lathes (2‑axis and multi‑axis) (e.g. Eurotech, Hardinge).
• Will work with blueprints, operation sheets, and other work instructions.
• Work 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 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 to 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 leadperson 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 Okuma 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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Manufacturing

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing