CNC Tooling Operator – 1st Shift: Precision Machining

Kelly Services; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay starting at $30.00 per

Work with a respected industry leader

Advanced CNC technologies

Safety, quality, continuous-impr.

Job summary

Kelly Services in Farmington, CT is seeking a CNC Machine Operator - Tooling to set up and run tools for punching, stripping, and dies production. You will read blueprints, optimize speeds/feeds, and troubleshoot to maintain quality and efficiency.

The role offers a full-time schedule, a competitive hourly rate, and ongoing opportunities to work with advanced CNC tooling technologies in a manufacturing environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years CNC machining experience.
• Excellent skills in mechanical material removal processing (turning, milling, grinding, EDM).
• Detail-oriented, safety-focused, and proactive in troubleshooting and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines with a focus on tooling production (punches, strippers, dies).
• Interpret routings, work instructions, and blueprints to complete production orders.
• Create and edit CNC programs, including speeds and feeds for tooling production.
• Troubleshoot and correct process-related issues as they arise.
• Use measurement tools to ensure quality results and support process improvement initiatives.
• Perform daily/weekly 5S organization and TPM preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Turning

Milling

Grinding

EDM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kelly Services in Farmington, CT is seeking a CNC Machine Operator - Tooling to set up and run tools for punching, stripping, and dies production. You will read blueprints, optimize speeds/feeds, and troubleshoot to maintain quality and efficiency.

The role offers a full-time schedule, a competitive hourly rate, and ongoing opportunities to work with advanced CNC tooling technologies in a manufacturing environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.