Honing Technician

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced Honing Technician / Precision ID Machinist to join a precision manufacturing team in Connecticut.

The role focuses on setting up and operating honing equipment to produce components within very tight tolerances and with superior surface finishes. The position requires the ability to read blueprints, inspect parts with precision measuring tools, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to meet ambitious production goals.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of honing or precision machining experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual honing machines.
• Produce components to extremely tight tolerances (up to 0.0001–0.0002").
• Hone aluminum, steel, titanium, plastics, and specialty alloys.
• Select proper honing stones, abrasives, tooling, and fixtures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, dial bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Verify quality, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet production goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Honing experience

Precision machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring equipment

Attention to detail

Tools

SUNNEN honing equipment

Lapping

Job description

We are searching for an experiencedHoning Technician / Precision ID Machinistto join one of our valued manufacturing clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a precision machining professional who enjoys working with tight tolerances, high-quality components, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Our client is an established precision machining company with more than 50 years of experience serving the aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, marine, commercial, manufacturing, and oil & gas industries. They are recognized for producing high-quality precision components that consistently exceed customer expectations.

Compensation

Starting at$32.00+/hr(based on experience)

Position Summary

The Honing Technician will be responsible for setting up and operating manual honing equipment to manufacture precision components that meet exact dimensional tolerances and superior surface finish requirements. This position requires strong machining skills, attention to detail, and the ability to inspect parts using precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual honing machines
• Produce components to extremely tight tolerances (up to 0.0001–0.0002")
• Hone aluminum, steel, titanium, plastics, and specialty alloys
• Select proper honing stones, abrasives, tooling, and fixtures
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, dial bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Verify quality, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish
• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet production goals
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ years of honing or precision machining experience
• Experience working with extremely tight tolerances
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong understanding of machining practices, shop mathematics, and metal properties
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and quality

• Experience with SUNNEN honing equipment
• Lapping experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off