CNC Milling Machinist - 1st Shift

Applied Aerospace & Defense; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Enfield is seeking a CNC Milling Machinist for the 2nd shift to machine aerospace components to tight tolerances. You will read specs, set up tooling, and operate Fanuc-controlled milling centers.

You will follow written instructions, inspect parts with precision tools, and maintain equipment. 7–10 years of CNC milling experience and an HS diploma or GED are required; role is full-time, on-site in Enfield.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required and English instruction comprehension.
• 7–10 years CNC milling experience in aerospace-like setting preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow work instructions, fixture alignment, tooling data, and part loading.
• Set up and operate CNC milling centers per engineering specs and GD&T.
• Select tools and fixtures and adjust offsets to ensure part quality.
• Read blueprints and verify tolerances using precision measuring devices.
• Operate more than one machine as required, and maintain safe, clean work area.
• Perform routine maintenance and report malfunctions.

Skills

Read instructions

Operate CNC milling centers

Set up multiple machines

Read drawings & GD&T

Tooling & offsets

Maintenance & safety

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Fanuc CNC controls

Job description

About the Organization

Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Applied Aerospace & Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

To machine precision aerospace components according to customer specifications while adhering to specific quality, production, and scheduling requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Able to read and understand work instructions such as, fixture alignment, tooling info and part loading instructions.
• Set-up and operate CNC multi-axis milling machining centers with Fanuc computer controls according to engineering specifications, instructions, and operation sheets (GD&T).
• Be able to pick up worksheets as well as trimming tools to run true.
• Understand cutter compensation and can make the correct offset adjustment to ensure a quality part.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures and tool holders for a given job.
• Run similar jobs of short cycle times for extended periods of time where manufacturing processes are stable and do not require frequent change.
• Read and interpret engineering instructions, travelers, and blueprints and be familiar with geometric tolerances and principles.
• Operate more than one machine at a time, one to two machines depending on the nature of the job and its complexity, occasionally operating more than two machines depending on operator skill and familiarity with a given job.
• Must perform routine maintenance on assigned production equipment, i.e., maintain cleanliness of work area and machinery, check machinery fluids and alert maintenance personnel and/or supervisor of malfunctions.
• Operate lifting and handling equipment such as hand truck, pallet jack, or overhead hoist to maneuver in-process or finished components to desired location.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledgeable of in-process inspection techniques, standards, and requirements. Able to use and interpret precision measuring devices such as micrometers, verniers, and various hand tools, i.e., gauges to verify the accuracy of dimensional characteristics of components.
• Knowledge of metal characteristics in a manufacturing setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of programming codes is helpful.
• Machinists must have good verbal and written communication skills; good math skills and good interpersonal skills. Must work well with colleagues, supervision and management.

Working Conditions

Light industrial work setting. Job involves lifting up to 50lbs. in a manufacturing environment that may occasionally require the employee to work in a number of awkward positions.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience Required

• 7 – 10 years CNC Milling machining experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• Fully capable of reading, understanding, and following written and oral work instructions in English.
• Ability to lift or transfer components or objects of no more than 50 pounds.
• HS diploma or GED

Shift Days

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Enfield

Category

Manufacturing

Req Number

MAN-26-00027

Position

CNC Milling Machinist - 2nd Shift

Post Internal Days

0

Number of Openings

1

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

Paula Inglis

Application Status

This position is currently accepting applications.