CNC Milling Machinist

Jobot; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

10% shift differential

Low-premium benefits

Low-cost 401(k)

PTO and personal days

Benefits after 30 days

Collaborative shop culture

Mentor and engage with engineering

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced 5-axis CNC Milling Machinist for our Kensington, CT facility. This on-site, full-time role operates on the 2nd shift from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Sunday through Friday with built-in overtime.

You will perform setups, prove out CNC programs, and select tooling for aerospace parts to meet tight tolerances. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in aerospace or job shop milling, strong G-code/M-code skills, and excellent blueprint reading with GD&T.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC milling experience in aerospace or job shop with 5-axis preferred.
• Fluency in G and M code with ability to edit programs.
• Strong blueprint reading skills with GD&T knowledge.
• Proficient with micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators and dial bore gages.
• Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, inserts and fixtures.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Available for 2nd shift, Sunday through Friday, with overtime.
• CNC turning experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED; technical/vocational training welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform setups on 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC milling machines quickly and accurately.
• Load, prove out, and maintain CNC programs, including setting offsets and edits.
• Select fixturing, tooling, speeds, and feeds for aerospace materials.
• Run production on complex parts, independently or across multiple machines.
• Inspect parts against process sheets, inspection sheets, and customer drawings.
• Work with engineering to suggest improvements to programs and fixturing.
• Train and mentor less experienced machinists.
• Keep equipment and work area clean; perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Maintain lot control and quality standards under the Quality Management System.

Skills

G-code

M-code

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

5-axis CNC milling machines

CNC turning experience

Precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators)

Job description

CNC Milling Machinist

$27 - $30 per hour | Kensington, CT | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are an aerospace machining company based in Kensington, CT, producing precision components that meet the tight tolerances and high standards the industry demands. Our shop runs advanced 3, 4, and 5-axis milling and VTL turning equipment, and our machinists work closely with engineering, programming, and quality to deliver complex parts on time. We are a mid-sized team, large enough to offer stability and growth, and small enough that every person’s skill and input makes a real difference.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay that rewards experience, plus a 10% differential for 2nd shift
• A strong benefits package with some of the lowest premiums around
• Low-cost 401(k) to help you plan for the future
• 2 weeks of PTO that grows with tenure, plus 4 personal days
• Benefits that start the first of the month after just 30 days
• A positive shop culture where people adapt well to change and work together to solve problems
• Opportunities to mentor others and share ideas directly with engineering and programming

Job Details

We are hiring an experienced 5-Axis CNC Milling Machinist for 2nd shift at our aerospace machining facility in Kensington, CT. This is a full-time, on-site role working 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Sunday through Friday, with overtime built into the schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform setups on 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC milling machines quickly and accurately
• Load, prove out, and maintain CNC programs, including setting offsets and making edits
• Select fixturing, tooling, speeds, and feeds for a range of aerospace materials
• Run production on complex parts, independently or across multiple machines
• Inspect parts against process sheets, inspection sheets, and customer drawings
• Work with engineering to suggest improvements to programs and fixturing
• Train and mentor less experienced machinists
• Keep equipment and work area clean and perform basic preventive maintenance
• Maintain lot control and quality standards under the Quality Management System

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC milling experience in an aerospace or job shop environment, 5-axis preferred
• Fluency in G and M code with the ability to edit programs
• Strong blueprint reading skills with working knowledge of GD&T
• Proficient with precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators, and dial bore gages
• Solid knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, inserts, and fixtures
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with close attention to detail
• Available for 2nd shift, Sunday through Friday, including built-in overtime
• CNC turning experience a plus
• High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training welcome
• Able to lift 25 pounds

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.