Vertical Turning Machinist

Jobot; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with 10% differential

Strong benefits package with low-prem

Low-cost 401(k)

2 weeks PTO plus 4 personal days

Benefits start after 30 days

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an experienced VTL Turning Machinist to join our aerospace machining team in Kensington, CT. This is a full-time, on-site role for a hands-on machinist who can set up, prove out, and run complex turned parts with minimal supervision.

You will load and edit CNC programs, select fixturing and tooling, inspect parts against drawings, and collaborate with engineering and quality to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC turning experience; VTL preferred in aerospace or job shop.
• Fluency in G and M code and ability to edit programs.
• Strong blueprint reading with GD&T.
• Proficient with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, and dial bore gauges.
• Knowledge of tool holders, inserts, boring bars, and fixtures.
• Able to lift 25 pounds.
• CNC milling experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate VTL equipment quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Load, prove out, and maintain CNC programs, including setting offsets and making edits.
• Select fixturing, tooling, speeds, and feeds for a range of aerospace materials.
• Inspect parts against process sheets, inspection sheets, and customer drawings.
• Work with engineering to suggest improvements to programs and fixturing.
• Communicate with supervisors, engineering, quality, and production control on assignments and issues.
• Train and mentor less experienced machinists.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Maintain lot control and quality standards under the Quality Management System.

Skills

CNC turning

VTL experience

G & M code

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Metrology tools

Tooling/fixturing

Problem solving

CNC milling

High school diploma

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training welcome

Job description

Vertical Turning Machinist

$27 - $30 per hour | Kensington, CT | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are an aerospace machining company based in Kensington, CT, producing precision components that meet the tight tolerances and high standards the industry demands. Our shop runs advanced 3, 4, and 5-axis milling and VTL turning equipment, and our machinists work closely with engineering, programming, and quality to deliver complex parts on time. We are a mid-sized team, large enough to offer stability and growth, and small enough that every person’s skill and input makes a real difference.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay that rewards experience, plus a 10% differential for 2nd shift
• A strong benefits package with some of the lowest premiums around
• Low-cost 401(k) to help you plan for the future
• 2 weeks of PTO that grows with tenure, plus 4 personal days
• Benefits that start the first of the month after just 30 days

Job Details

We are hiring an experienced VTL Turning Machinist to join our aerospace machining team in Kensington, CT. This is a full-time, on-site role for a hands-on machinist who can set up, prove out, and run complex turned parts with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate VTL equipment quickly, accurately, and efficiently
• Load, prove out, and maintain CNC programs, including setting offsets and making edits
• Select fixturing, tooling, speeds, and feeds for a range of aerospace materials
• Inspect parts against process sheets, inspection sheets, and customer drawings
• Work with engineering to suggest improvements to programs and fixturing
• Communicate with supervisors, engineering, quality, and production control on assignments and issues
• Train and mentor less experienced machinists
• Keep equipment and work area clean and perform basic preventive maintenance
• Maintain lot control and quality standards under the Quality Management System

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC turning experience, VTL strongly preferred, in an aerospace or job shop environment
• Fluency in G and M code with the ability to edit programs
• Strong blueprint reading skills with working knowledge of GD&T
• Proficient with precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators, and dial bore gages
• Solid knowledge of tool holders, inserts, boring bars, and fixtures
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with close attention to detail
• CNC milling experience a plus
• High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training welcome
• Able to lift 25 pounds

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