General Machinist I

Kaman Corporation; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machinist, where your skills will directly contribute to precision manufacturing. In this role, you will be responsible for operating CNC and manual machines, ensuring that all machining operations meet exact specifications and quality standards. You'll work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement, implementing Lean methodologies to enhance productivity and quality. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive team setting, where your contributions will help drive success and innovation in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Over 1 year of experience in machining operations.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and follow safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified machining operations with minimal supervision.
• Inspect work to maintain quality standards and prevent scrap.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measuring

Lean Methodologies

Education

Elementary Geometry

Algebra

Trigonometry

Tools

CNC Machines

Inspection Equipment

Precision Measuring Tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Machinist to join our team at Kaman Precision Products. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in our Machine Shop, directly contributing to our company Core Values (REACH). We are looking for individuals with a passion for what they do and a strong desire to make a positive impact.

Job Summary:

Work under the direction of the group leader or supervisor and with little supervision, specify exact tolerances and finish specifications to perform diversified machining operations.

Responsibilities:

• Use blueprint, schematics, written and verbal directions, shop policies, and quality standards, to obtain required contours, dimensions, and finish specifications.
• Calibrate and modify operational sequences, to adjust speed of machining and frequency of cuts.
• Set up computer programming to perform machining sequences.
• Operate, edit, and adjust a variety of CNC and manual machines. Edit and check programming of machines.
• Determine operational or tooling sequence. Select feeds, speeds, and tooling. Hold close and exacting tolerances.
• Perform general shop work such as deburring, machine repair and maintenance duties.
• Inspect own work using functional gages and inspection equipment to maintain maximum quality.
• Inspect production work as often as necessary to maintain maximum quality standards and to prevent scrap work and minimal rework.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Report defective material and other unusual conditions or circumstances to supervisor.
• Maintain workflow while balancing changing needs of the business. Communicate information to appropriate departments and individuals. Provide updates to management.
• Implement Lean methodologies when developing project plans/layouts to achieve company goals in cost, throughput, productivity, quality, and delivery.
• Ensure that the work environment is clean, safe and that safety, health and environmental procedures and regulations are followed.
• Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to a positive teamwork environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Accomplish related results as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Use of elementary geometry, algebra, and trigonometric principles together with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, and tables. Ability to use various types of precision measuring tools and instruments. Familiarity with shop practices, inspection, and safety.

Experience:

• Over 1 year up to and including 3 years to qualify.