Machinist

J.R. MERRITT CONTROLS, INC; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

401k plans with company match

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

J.R. MERRITT CONTROLS, INC in Stratford, CT is seeking a Machinist to join our production team. The role involves setting up and operating CNC milling machines and lathes, machining precision parts, and contributing to product improvements.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and be skilled in programming CNC machines. We offer competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including 401k plans.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience minimum in machining.
• Academic background in designing and machining parts.
• Skilled in programming of CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines and lathes.
• Create fixtures to increase team productivity.
• Machine parts for weekly production schedule.
• Build and repair machine shop tools.

Skills

CNC programming

Use of lathes

Use of milling machines

Mathematics

Precision measuring instruments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Proto Trak CNC machines

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

As a Machinist, you will participate as a member of the production team to set up and operate CNC milling machines, lathes and manual mills and lathes. You will aid in the production of our product by producing precision parts to close tolerances, instruments and tools.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines.
• Create fixtures to increase productivity of team members and decrease set up times.
• Machining of parts needed for the current week's production schedule in a timely and effective manner.
• Machining of custom parts from stock using manual & Proto Trak CNC machines.
• Builds and repairs machine shop tools.
• Performs necessary calculations and correct interpretation of prints and drawings.
• Input and recommendations for new designs and product upgrades/improvements.

Skills / Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Academic background, special training and experience in the principles of designing and machining parts.
• 5 years of experience minimum.
• Excellent knowledge of complicated mathematics, English and Metric units of measure.
• Skilled in the use and programming of Proto Trak CNC machines as well as manual lathes, mills and other manufacturing machines and equipment.
• Skilled in the use of special hand, standard tools, precision measuring instruments including calipers and micrometers.

J.R. Merritt is an equal opportunity employer, offering competitive salaries with annual performance and bonus incentives, along with a full benefits program, including profit sharing and 401k plans with company match. Our corporate headquarters in Stratford, CT offers a clean and friendly work environment. If you are interested in joining a stable, growth-oriented, and innovative organization where you can make a difference, we want to hear from you!