Machinist Assistant

Connecticut Spring & Stamping; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Spring & Stamping is hiring for a manufacturing associate in Farmington, CT. The role involves direction-based work to prints and sketches and maintenance of machinery used in tool, die, and part fabrication.

You will handle material for multiple departments, ensure equipment stays clean, oiled, and blades are replaced as needed. The position requires reading low-level blueprints, using measurement tools, and lifting up to 35 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read sketches/blueprints at a basic level.
• Proficient with standard measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, rulers).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate standard fabrication equipment to prepare raw materials for components across departments.
• Grease, oil, and maintain machine parts and blades; ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Assist with inventory of raw materials; follow safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Basic machine operation

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

High School or Trade School diploma

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Requires direction working to prints, sketches or verbal instructions cutting material for multiple department use in the fabrication of tools, dies, machine parts, etc. Maintaining machinery and equipment used in the process.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Description of Duties

Machine

• Basic machine skills (horizontal cut off saws, band saws, pedestal grinder, deburr equipment, etc.
• Sets-up and operates standard equipment (as listed above) to prepare raw material for the fabrication of multiple components serving multiple CSS departments.
• Grease, oil, clean, replace blades, grinding wheels, sanding belts etc. in order to maintain all equipment located within the work area.

Safety

• Utilizes all PPE as prescribed for the position and execution of duties and tasks.
• Maintains required records (if required).

Other

• Operates material handling devices in the movement of raw material.
• Maintains all raw material inventories within the work area.
• Responsible for inventory of all raw materials within the work area.
• Conducts quarterly inventory audits reporting results to CSS finance.
• Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and good housekeeping standards.
• Assist where needed.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, sketches, low level blueprints, etc.
• Ability to use standard measurement equipment (6\" scale, 12\" scale, dial caliper, micrometer, tape measure)
• Ability to make independent judgment decisions.

Physical Requirements

• Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for required work.
• Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
• Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from

position-to-position.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted

The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job