CNC Manufacturing Technician, Milling & Turning (Programmer-Operator)

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in Danbury, CT, seeks a skilled CNC Machinist to set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC milling and turning centers. You will move between mills and lathes, own the process, and deliver parts that meet print requirements.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to standard work, part inspection with gauging, and collaboration with the floor team. You will perform light preventive maintenance and follow safety practices in accordance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up CNC milling/turning machines.
• Ability to verify part quality using gauging and inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to print specifications.
• Knowledge of standard work, documentation, and process verification.
• Willingness to perform light preventive maintenance on CNC equipment.
• Commitment to safety and wearing appropriate PPE.
• Team player with good communication on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC Milling and Turning Machines across mills and lathes.
• Verify dimensional accuracy with bench gauging and inspection tools to ensure conformance to specs.
• Follow Standard Work for setup, operation, verification, inspection, and material handling.
• Perform light preventative maintenance to maintain machine performance and reduce downtime.
• Report safety or equipment issues and assist in corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with team to maintain productive workflow and quality output.
• Support safety programs and proper handling of hazardous materials and disposal.

Job description

Your day, built in thousandths

You’ll arrive to a clean, well-organized cell and bring complex parts to life on CNC milling and turning centers. From setup to final inspection, you’ll own the process—solving problems, protecting safety, and delivering precise results.

What you'll do

• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate CNC Milling and Turning Machines, moving confidently between mills and lathes to keep production flowing.
• Verify part quality and dimensional accuracy using bench gauging and other inspection tools to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Rigorously adhere to Standard Work for setup/operation, process verification, product inspection, documentation, and material handling.
• Perform light preventative maintenance on CNC equipment to maintain performance and prevent downtime.
• Report any safety violations, equipment misuse, or improperly performed work to your supervisor; provide input that may inform corrective actions, including discipline.
• Collaborate as a reliable team player and maintain positive working relationships across the floor.
• Participate fully in safety programs, including hazardous material handling and disposal, in line with regulations and company procedures.
• Keep the work area clean and compliant with all internal standards.
• Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—such as protective footwear, eyewear, gloves, masks, shields, and coats—if needed.
• Comply with all company and safety rules and regulations at all times.
• Complete testing and adjustment of parts, as needed, to achieve print requirements.
• Identify and replace parts or components as necessary to maintain process capability.
• Support additional tasks as required to meet schedule and quality goals.

Tools & technologies

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (Haas, Okuma)
• CAM Software
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)