CNC Programmer/Machinist

360-Recruiting-Group; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Frasal Tool Co in Newington, CT seeks an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist for milling and turning. This is a high-skill, low-volume environment where parts are prototypes or small runs.

You will program, set up, and run CNC mills/lathe, read blueprints, apply GD&T, and inspect with precision instruments, collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Management.

Requires minimum 5 years CNC experience; Mastercam or similar CAM software; US work authorization; competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of CNC/metalworking experience.
• Proficiency programming with Mastercam or comparable CAM software.
• Strong CNC setup and operating experience in milling OR lathing.
• Proficient blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Strong knowledge of precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot machining challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, operation sheets, and work instructions.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC milling or turning centers.
• Create and modify CNC programs using Mastercam or other CAM software.
• Machine low-volume and prototype aerospace tooling components.
• Independently take parts from start to finish.
• Apply GD&T principles and maintain required tolerances.
• Inspect finished work using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Control, Management, and other Machinists.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Newington, United States | Posted on 08/29/2026

• City Newington
• State/Province Connecticut
• Country United States

About Us

About 360 Recruiting Group: We are the trusted partner to many small-mid-sized businesses throughout New England. As a dedicated partner, we work as an extension of their organization, offering full-service recruiting to hire for direct and permanent positions with our clients. Please view the specific job descriptions to learn more about the companies with which we partner.

Job Description

CNC Programmer/Machinist – Milling & Lathing

Location: Newington, CT
Pay:$38.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experience
Job Type:Full-time, permanent, in-person

Frasal Tool Cois aprivately held precision machining and tooling manufacturer founded in 1972. The company specializes incustom aerospace ground-support tooling, precision components, fixtures, gauges, and complex assemblies.

We currently have openings for Experienced CNC Programmer/Machinists:

• 2 CNC programmer/MILLING machinists
  
• 1 CNC programmer/LATHE machinist
  

This is NOT an entry-level position. A minimum of 5 years of metalworking/CNC experience is required.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced machinist who enjoys complex, low-volume work rather than repetitive production machining. Parts are typically prototypes or quantities ranging from one to a few pieces.

You will work independently and take projects from programming and setup through machining and inspection, while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Management, and other Machinists.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, operation sheets, and work instructions
  
• Program, set up, and operate CNC milling or turning centers
  
• Create and modify CNC programs using Mastercam or other CAM software
  
• Machine low-volume and prototype aerospace tooling components
  
• Independently take parts from start to finish
  
• Apply GD&T principles and maintain required tolerances
  
• Inspect finished work using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment
  
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Control, Management, and other Machinists
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of CNC/metalworking experience
  
• Proficiency programming withMastercam or comparable CAM software
  
• Strong CNC setup and operating experience inmilling OR lathing
  
• Proficient blueprint reading and GD&T
  
• Strong knowledge of precision measuring equipment
  
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot machining challenges
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
  

Why Join Frasal Tool?

• $38.00–$45.00/hour (depending on experience)
  
• Generous paid time off
  
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Short and long term disability insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• 401(k) with 4% company match
  
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
  
• Flexible spending account
  

Work You'll Be Proud Of

We're not a production machine shop. Our work is challenging, varied, and highly skilled, with quantities typically ranging from one to a few pieces. If you enjoy solving machining challenges, working independently, and taking pride in the craft of toolmaking, this could be the opportunity for you.