CNC Swiss Machinist

HORST Engineering; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HORST Engineering is seeking a CNC Swiss Machinist to join their team in East Hartford, Connecticut. The role involves setting up and operating CNC Swiss machines to produce precision components, ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least three years of experience, and familiarity with CNC programming. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth in the aviation and aerospace manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required.
• Experience with aerospace products is a plus.
• Must be able to read CNC programs.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate Swiss Turning machines.
• Perform visual inspections and dimensional verification.
• Maintain equipment and work area cleanliness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical school training

Tools

Fanuc Controls

Mitsubishi Controls

Standard gauges

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Sets-up and operates CNC Swiss Machines to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards.

Major Areas Of Responsibility

• Set-up and operate Swiss Turning machines (Citizen L20, A20, A32, M32, M32Y)
• Will work with blueprints, operation sheets, and other work instructions.
• Working from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers or other specifications, set-ups and completes the machining operations to produce a quality part.
• Checks to make sure that the material to be used meets all specifications. Obtains bar stock or material from staging area.
• Performs complex set-ups of own work or for others.
• Makes all required adjustments to the machinery. Obtains tooling, gages, inserts and all other equipment needed to complete the set-up and brings up the program. Edits the program as necessary.
• Assists other Operators or Set-up/Operators with set-up or production problems and helps to train other set-up/operators.
• Ensures that all manufactured parts are in full compliance with quality standards.
• Performs visual inspections (part relationship to operation sheet/blueprint configuration) on all parts produced and performs actual dimensional verification using measuring instruments as per the guidelines established by the department or the Quality Assurance Department.
• Replaces all worn or damaged tooling as necessary.
• Verifies and records actual part count, both prior to and upon completion of all work
• Performs all routine maintenance on the equipment and maintains all fluid levels.
• Keeps the equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Returns excess bar stock or material to the staging area.
• Moves the finished work to an assigned area. Enters all work performed into the database and documents all scrap.
• Notifies leadperson or supervisor of any parts shortages or machining problems/difficulties.
• Packs and washes/preserves parts as needed.
• Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Interacts with associates from all departments.
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
• Must be familiar with Fanuc and/or Mitsubishi Controls
• Must be able to set and change tools.
• Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques.
• Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
• Must be able to read CNC programs.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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