Precision Honing Technician - Tight-Tolerance Machining

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking an experienced Honing Technician / Precision ID Machinist for a leading precision machining client in Connecticut.

This role focuses on setting up and operating manual honing equipment to meet tight tolerances and superior surface finishes. You will read blueprints, select stones and fixtures, inspect parts with micrometers and calipers, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to hit production goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Precision machining

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Tools

SUNNEN honing equipment

Lapping experience

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking an experienced Honing Technician / Precision ID Machinist for a leading precision machining client in Connecticut.

This role focuses on setting up and operating manual honing equipment to meet tight tolerances and superior surface finishes. You will read blueprints, select stones and fixtures, inspect parts with micrometers and calipers, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to hit production goals.