CNC SETUP / OPERATOR II

Adecco Portugal; Washington; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Adecco is hiring two experienced CNC Setup/Operators in Waterbury, CT for first shift. You will set up and run Swiss CNC machines, often handling two machines at once, to produce precision lead screws per blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities include tooling adjustments, measurement with calipers and micrometers, quality checks, and safe operation within a high-value, low-mix environment. Overtime may be available based on production. Benefits and pay reflect experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical education preferred.
• 3–5 years CNC machining experience; Swiss CNC experience essential.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring devices like micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Swiss CNC machines.
• Frequently operate two machines simultaneously.
• Manufacture precision lead screws according to blueprints and specifications.
• Adjust tooling and work offsets to maintain accurate specifications.
• Load raw materials and unload completed parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specification drawings, quality plans, and work instructions.
• Measure and inspect completed parts for quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Inspect personal work and coworkers' parts as required.

Skills

CNC machining

Swiss CNC

Multiple machines

Blueprint reading

Gauges and metrology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical education or certification preferred

Tools

Esprit programming

Optical comparators

Job description

Job Description

CNC SETUP / OPERATOR

1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-2:30 PM | Potential Overtime

Waterbury, CT | $20.00-$30.00 per hour

We are hiring two experienced CNC Setup/Operators to join a precision manufacturing team in Waterbury. This position is responsible for producing precision-machined lead screws by operating Swiss CNC machines while maintaining established quality, productivity, and safety standards.

The facility operates six Swiss CNC machines, and operators will frequently run two machines simultaneously. Production volume ranges from approximately 50 to 600 parts per day on each machine within a high-value, low-mix manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Swiss CNC machines.
• Frequently operate two machines simultaneously.
• Manufacture precision lead screws according to blueprints and specifications.
• Adjust tooling and work offsets to maintain accurate specifications.
• Load raw materials and unload completed parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specification drawings, quality plans, and work instructions.
• Measure and inspect completed parts for quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Inspect personal work and coworkers' parts as required.
• Use snap gauges, digital calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and other measuring instruments.
• Make machine adjustments to ensure parts meet required specifications.
• Operate equipment using Esprit programs.
• Utilize QMA, MAZ, and SPC databases as needed.
• Communicate machine, tooling, and quality concerns to the setup operator or area leader.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including maintaining lubricant and coolant levels.
• Complete daily equipment cleaning and chip removal.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all established operating procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Complete additional production duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical education or professional certification preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant CNC machining experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous CNC Swiss machine experience.
• CNC lathe experience preferred.
• Experience operating multiple machines simultaneously.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of machining practices.
• Ability to adjust tooling and work offsets.
• Ability to read blueprints, specification drawings, and written work instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, snap gauges, optical comparators, and other measuring devices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to lift between 10 and 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds continuously.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, up to eight hours per day.
• Good manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• Comfortable working in a moderate-noise manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working around industrial cleaning chemicals, lubricants, and oils.

Pay ranges from $20.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Potential overtime is available based on production needs.

Pay Details

$20.00 to $30.00 per hour

Benefits

• Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
• In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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