Senior CNC Milling Setup Machinist – Aerospace Precision

NE-XT USA; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

NE-XT Technologies, a precision CNC machining company serving aerospace and defense, seeks a CNC Milling Setup Machinist. You will independently set up and operate CNC milling equipment, read drawings with GD&T, and verify parts with precision instruments.

You’ll collaborate with engineering and quality teams to drive tooling efficiency and process improvements. Typical responsibilities include tooling selection, fixture setup, offsets, speeds and feeds, and first-piece inspection.

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Independently set up tooling, fixtures, offsets, and adjustments.
• Experience with precision inspection using calipers, micrometers, gauges.
• Familiarity with cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining principles.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate CNC milling machines for aerospace components.
• Read drawings, interpret GD&T, select tools and fixtures, set offsets and speeds/feeds.
• Load and verify CNC programs; perform first-piece and in-process inspection.
• troubleshoot tooling, fixture, offset, or machine issues to improve cycle times.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure traceability and quality.

Skills

G-Code

CNC Setup

Inspection & Gauge

GD&T interpretation

Tooling & fixturing

Education

Technical school training or machining certification

Tools

Haas

Okuma

Makino

Job description

NE-XT Technologies, a precision CNC machining company serving aerospace and defense, seeks a CNC Milling Setup Machinist. You will independently set up and operate CNC milling equipment, read drawings with GD&T, and verify parts with precision instruments.

You’ll collaborate with engineering and quality teams to drive tooling efficiency and process improvements. Typical responsibilities include tooling selection, fixture setup, offsets, speeds and feeds, and first-piece inspection.