General Machinist III

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team. In this role, you will work with minimal supervision to perform precision machining operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards. You will utilize your expertise in CNC programming and Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize production processes. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will contribute to high-quality outcomes. If you have a passion for machining and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of CNC machining experience required.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified machining operations with minimal supervision.
• Inspect own work and maintain quality standards.

Skills

CNC Machining

Lean Manufacturing

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measurement

Geometry and Algebra

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification in Machining

Tools

CNC Machines

Measuring Instruments

Deburring Tools

Job description

Posted Friday, February 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Responsibilities:

Work under the direction of the Group Leader or Supervisor with little supervision, specify exact tolerances and finish specifications to perform diversified machining operations. Employ 5S and Lean Manufacturing skills in everyday work practices.

Use blueprints, 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 the 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.

Use safety standards as a guideline to perform machine maintenance and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Inspect own work using functional gauges and inspection equipment to maintain maximum quality. Inspect production work as often as necessary to maintain maximum quality standards and prevent scrap work and minimal rework. Must be OAP (Operator Acceptance Program) certified to inspect own work using various hand tools and measuring instruments to maximize quality. Assist in training new employees. Report defective material and other unusual conditions or circumstances to the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Over 3 years up to and including 5 years of experience to qualify.
• Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform activities, and make decisions regarding the sequence of setups, operations, and processes within standardized limitations. Make decisions on the fixtures to be used, cutting tools, and inspection equipment needed, and how to set up machines to perform operations.
• Moderate physical effort consisting of frequently lifting or moving average weight (over 25 lbs and up to 60 lbs) material.
• Continuous mental and visual attention: usually diversified operations requiring constant alertness or activity.

All positions at Kaman Aerospace Group require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents ("green card holders") and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.