Precision CNC Milling Setup Machinist - 2nd Shift

SST Direct; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a client in Windsor, CT to hire a CNC Milling Setup Machinist. The role requires setting up and operating CNC milling machines, reading drawings, GD&T, and selecting tools and fixtures for precision aerospace/defense parts.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of setup/operations experience, the ability to work independently, and strong troubleshooting skills. This is a 2nd shift, direct-hire opportunity in a precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Independently set up CNC milling machines with tooling, fixtures, offsets and adjustments.
• Operate CNC milling equipment to produce precision components for aerospace/defense.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections with precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture precision components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Select and install cutting tools, fixtures, and workholding.
• Establish and adjust tool offsets, work offsets, speeds, and feeds.
• Load, verify, and run existing CNC programs.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Monitor dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and overall part quality.
• Troubleshoot tooling, fixture, offset, and machine-related issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, programming, and quality teams to improve machining processes.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and traceability records.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and follow established safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T

Machining fundamentals

Troubleshooting

First-piece inspection

Tools

Okuma

DMG MORI

CAM programming

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a client in Windsor, CT to hire a CNC Milling Setup Machinist. The role requires setting up and operating CNC milling machines, reading drawings, GD&T, and selecting tools and fixtures for precision aerospace/defense parts.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of setup/operations experience, the ability to work independently, and strong troubleshooting skills. This is a 2nd shift, direct-hire opportunity in a precision manufacturing environment.