Senior Machinist & Prototype Fixture Designer

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 4%

Company matching up to 6%

11 holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 40 sick

Job summary

Hubbell Lighting Inc seeks a Senior Machinist/Model Maker to design, fabricate and repair production jigs and fixtures and to machine precision prototype components. You will balance workload to support manufacturing and engineering, set up manual mills, lathes and grinders, read blueprints, and collaborate with engineers to implement new fixtures.

The role requires an Associate degree or 5–7 years related experience, CAD proficiency, and strong problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent; or 5–7 years related experience.
• Strong understanding of machining and tooling for tool steels, aluminum, Delrin.
• Working understanding of geometry, trig, and algebra.
• Ability to use basic measurement gauges and inspection equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and repair production jigs and fixtures.
• Prototype machining of components; work with engineering for new designs.
• Set up and operate manual mills, lathes and surface grinders.
• Read blueprints to create fixtures and machined parts.
• Inspect completed tools for quality and accuracy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.

Skills

Machining

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM

Tool setup

Quality inspection

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Hubbell Lighting Inc seeks a Senior Machinist/Model Maker to design, fabricate and repair production jigs and fixtures and to machine precision prototype components. You will balance workload to support manufacturing and engineering, set up manual mills, lathes and grinders, read blueprints, and collaborate with engineers to implement new fixtures.

The role requires an Associate degree or 5–7 years related experience, CAD proficiency, and strong problem-solving.