Precision Honing Technician - Tight-Tolerance Machinist

Ashton North LLC; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ashton North LLC is seeking an experienced Honing Technician / Precision ID Machinist to join our manufacturing team in Connecticut. The role focuses on setting up and operating manual honing equipment to produce precision components with exact dimensional tolerances and superior surface finishes.

You will read blueprints, select appropriate honing tools, and measure parts with micrometers, calipers, and dial bore gauges, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of honing or precision machining experience.
• Experience 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 experience

Precision machining

Blueprint reading

Metrology

Tools

SUNNEN honing equipment

Dial bore gauges

Job description

Ashton North LLC is seeking an experienced Honing Technician / Precision ID Machinist to join our manufacturing team in Connecticut. The role focuses on setting up and operating manual honing equipment to produce precision components with exact dimensional tolerances and superior surface finishes.

You will read blueprints, select appropriate honing tools, and measure parts with micrometers, calipers, and dial bore gauges, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.