Machine Operator - Lathe

Essex Industries; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a machinist for their Milford, Connecticut location. The role involves operating various metalworking machinery to produce precision components while adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a high school education and some shop experience. Excellent benefits, including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and medical coverage, are provided.

Benefits

Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible

Bonus Opportunity

Paid time off

10 company holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & Development

Retirement Benefits – 401k matching

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• At least 3 months to 1 year of shop experience or 1-3 years of applied training.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery at or above company standards for time and quality.
• Complete departmental assignments using hand, manual, and automatic machinery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of machinery and work area.

Skills

Fundamental computer skills

Education

High school education or trade school graduation certificate

Job description

Description

We have operations in Saint Louis, Missouri, Huntington Beach, California, and Milford, Connecticut, serving local, national and international customers, both military and commercial. The company supplies platform controls, aircraft components, liquid oxygen equipment, and emergency breathing equipment to its customers.

Summary of Job:

To edit and perform simple set ups and operate various pieces of metal working equipment to produce precision machined components as instructed by Supervisor or Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate machinery at or above company standards for both time and quality, as instructed.
• Complete departmental assignments using hand, manual, and automatic machinery, as well as fixturing and precision measuring equipment with supervision, as instructed.
• Complete any necessary documentation per company policy or verbal instruction.
• Keep machinery and work area in a clean, safe, maintained, and organized fashion.
• Assist in other areas in order to meet the production needs of Essex and its customers.
• Comply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job.

Requirements

Required Education/Experience/Certifications:
High school education or trade school graduation certificate. At least three months to 1 year of shop experience or one to three years of applied training; or equivalent of the two. Fundamental computer skills.

The pay for this position starts at a minimum of $19.63/hr. when the minimum job requirements are met and goes up based upon a candidate’s experience and qualifications in a similar role. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance.

Benefits

• Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible
• Bonus Opportunity
• Paid time off
• 10 company holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training & Development
• Retirement Benefits – 401k matching
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Guller Foundation, the charitable arm of Essex Industries, contributes to various local organizations