ProtoTrak Lathe and Milling Machinist – Second Shift

Bausch+Ströbel; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Disability & life insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Bausch + Stroebel Machine Company, Inc. in Branford, CT is seeking a skilled Machinist to set up, operate, and maintain ProtoTrak lathe and milling machines to produce precision parts per drawings. You will read prints, verify dimensions with micrometers and calipers, and perform own setups.

The role requires 3–5 years of machining experience, US citizenship or permanent residency, and no relocation assistance. This is a full-time, second-shift position with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in machining roles.
• US citizen or permanent resident required.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain ProtoTrak lathes and milling machines.
• Produce precision parts to engineering drawings and spec.
• Read and interpret prints and verify dimensions with precision tools.
• Perform own setups and document progress in ERP system.
• Adhere to safety rules, quality management, and company policies.
• Provide consistent output and quality for second shift.

Skills

ProtoTRAK operations

Speeds & feeds

Conversational programming

Metric system

Read prints

Lathe & Mill experience

Precision measuring tools

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Company Description

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to use your production support skills in a successful and growing company? If you have a desire to work in an energetic, collaborative environment and you are looking for long‑term growth then check out this opportunity at Bausch + Stroebel Machine Company, Inc.!

Company Description

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to use your production support skills in a successful and growing company? If you have a desire to work in an energetic, collaborative environment and you are looking for long‑term growth then check out this opportunity at Bausch + Stroebel Machine Company, Inc.!

Our goal: Providing the best technical and economical answers to the challenges presented by the world market.

With this clear goal in mind, we are designing and manufacturing packaging equipment for the pharmaceutical and allied industries. From modest beginnings more than 50 years ago - with a staff of only four - Bausch+Ströbel has developed into an international enterprise. It is now one of the leading manufacturers in pharmaceutical packaging equipment.

We are striving to create optimal solutions for our customers. To achieve this aim, we are continually making innovations to improve products and processes.

Company Philosophy

• The know-how and competence of our qualified and highly motivated personnel are the basis for the success and future development of our company
• Teamwork in a co-operative atmosphere, job satisfaction, responsibility and willingness to make decisions are pillars of our company strategy
• Continuity by in‑house training and targeted support of our personnel
• Our global network of associated companies has the advantage that we are at our customers' doorsteps

Job Description

This position will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining ProtoTrak lathe and milling machines to produce precision parts according to technical drawings and quality standards. This role requires a strong understanding of machining principles, proficiency in interpreting blueprints, and the ability to work independently to achieve production goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce precision quality parts machining a variety of materials to engineering specification (SS304, 316L, aluminum and a variety of plastics, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret prints.
• Review Production Status Report and complete orders as needed.
• Perform own setups.
• Punch job in ERP system
• Verifying final dimensions with print, by using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, fixtures and gauges.
• Perform preventative maintenance on shop equipment.
• Must understand and comply with all safety rules, Quality Management System and company policies.
• Promote customer focus

Qualifications

Skills

• Program, set up, and operate ProtoTRAK lathes and milling machines using conversational controls
• Select proper speeds, feeds, and tooling for various materials
• Familiar with conversational programming
• Familiar with the metric system
• Ability to read and interpret prints
• Experience in turning lathe and mill
• Use and proficiently apply precision measuring tools

Competencies

• Quick learner to become proficient with controls and creating plus editing conversational programs
• Sense for precision and quality, ability to spot, measure, and deliver exact standards in both physical measurements (dimensional precision) and appearance (visible quality)
• Work independently
• Highly dependable with an excellent attendance record is required

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience
• Must be a US citizen or a permanent resident
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Education

• High School Graduate or GED. Preferably from a vocational-technical high school, the completion of an apprenticeship program, or a community college/technical school training program.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the manufacturing shop environment.
• In addition to competitive compensation, you will enjoy working in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment and be provided with company-paid uniforms.

Position Type: This is a full-time (non-exempt/hourly) position. Compensation will range from $28 to $33 an hour, based on experience, plus a 15% second shift differential. Non-exempt employees will receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the calculated hourly rate for time worked in excess of 40 hours per week.

Hours: Second Shift, M-F, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm – Overtime is possible

Benefits: We offer medical and dental plans (company pays 83% of the premium for employees and eligible dependents); company-paid short term and long term disability plans, company-paid life insurance and AD&D plans; voluntary vision plan; voluntary life and dependent life plans at discounted group rates; a 401(k) plan with a 4% safe harbor company match, company paid holidays and generous paid time off plan (starting with 18 PTO days per year and increasing accrual rate every 2 1/2 years).

Home Office / Travel: This position is located in Branford, CT and requires no travel.

Bausch + Stroebel’s US Headquarters is located in Branford, CT

https://us.bausch-stroebel.com

https://www.bausch-stroebel.com/en

Bausch + Stroebel is an Equal Opportunity Employer