Precision Honing Technician - Tight-Tolerance Machining

Accounting Search; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Accounting Search seeks an experienced Honing Technician / Precision ID Machinist to join a precision manufacturing client in Connecticut. The role focuses on setting up and operating manual honing equipment to produce components that meet tight tolerances and superior surface finishes.

You will read blueprints, select honing stones and tooling, and inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, and dial bore gauges.

Qualifications

• 1+ years honing or precision machining experience.
• Experience with extremely tight tolerances.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of machining practices, shop math, 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 tight tolerances (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

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Machining skills

Quality orientation

Tools

SUNNEN honing equipment

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Accounting Search seeks an experienced Honing Technician / Precision ID Machinist to join a precision manufacturing client in Connecticut. The role focuses on setting up and operating manual honing equipment to produce components that meet tight tolerances and superior surface finishes.

You will read blueprints, select honing stones and tooling, and inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, and dial bore gauges.