CNC Milling Setup Machinist

SST Direct; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a client in Windsor, CT to hire a CNC Milling Setup Machinist. The role requires setting up and operating CNC milling machines, reading drawings, GD&T, and selecting tools and fixtures for precision aerospace/defense parts.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of setup/operations experience, the ability to work independently, and strong troubleshooting skills. This is a 2nd shift, direct-hire opportunity in a precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Independently set up CNC milling machines with tooling, fixtures, offsets and adjustments.
• Operate CNC milling equipment to produce precision components for aerospace/defense.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections with precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture precision components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Select and install cutting tools, fixtures, and workholding.
• Establish and adjust tool offsets, work offsets, speeds, and feeds.
• Load, verify, and run existing CNC programs.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Monitor dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and overall part quality.
• Troubleshoot tooling, fixture, offset, and machine-related issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, programming, and quality teams to improve machining processes.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and traceability records.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and follow established safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T

Machining fundamentals

Troubleshooting

First-piece inspection

Tools

Okuma

DMG MORI

CAM programming

Job description

CNC Milling Setup Machinist

Location: Windsor, CT
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Pay: $30.00–$38.00 per hour, depending on experience
2nd Shift

Direct Hire Opportunity

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a client in the precision manufacturing industry to hire an experienced CNC Milling Setup Machinist in Windsor, Connecticut.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced machinist who can independently set up and operate CNC milling equipment to produce complex, high-precision components for the aerospace and defense industries. The ideal candidate will have strong machining fundamentals, the ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, and experience troubleshooting machining processes. CNC programming experience is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture precision components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Select and install cutting tools, fixtures, and workholding.
• Establish and adjust tool offsets, work offsets, speeds, and feeds.
• Load, verify, and run existing CNC programs.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Monitor dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and overall part quality.
• Troubleshoot tooling, fixture, offset, and machine-related issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, programming, and quality teams to improve machining processes.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and traceability records.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and follow established safety and quality procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of CNC milling setup and operation experience in precision manufacturing, or equivalent technical training and experience.
• Ability to independently complete machine setups, including tooling, fixtures, offsets, and adjustments.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges.
• Working knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining principles.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards and practices.
• Experience with 4-axis or 5-axis CNC milling.
• Experience with Okuma, DMG MORI, or comparable CNC equipment.
• Ability to interpret G-code and make basic program edits.
• CAM programming experience.
• First-article inspection and continuous improvement experience.
• Technical school education or machining certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• $30.00–$38.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid holidays.

Why Join?

Work with advanced CNC equipment and experienced manufacturing professionals producing complex components for demanding aerospace and defense applications. Join a quality-focused team that values craftsmanship, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process.
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