VTL Machinist

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Manchester (CT); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Modern shop and equipment

Career growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

RIM Recruitment Professionals is sourcing a Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) Machinist for its Manchester, CT facility. The role centers on setting up and operating CNC and manual VTLs to produce large, precision components to tight tolerances, with strong emphasis on automation-ready setups and quality control.

The ideal candidate will interpret drawings, perform complete setups, edit CNC programs, and maintain dimensional accuracy across a range of materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of VTL machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing complete machine setups independently.
• Strong blueprint reading skills.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to machine large, complex components to close tolerances.
• Experience making program edits and machine offsets.
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, workholding, feeds, and speeds.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative manufacturing team.

Responsabilités

• Set up and operate Vertical Turning Lathes (VTLs) to machine large precision components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, process sheets, and GD&T requirements.
• Perform complete machine setups, including tooling, workholding, and fixture setup.
• Edit CNC programs and make tool offsets as necessary to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Machine a variety of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, aluminum, cast iron, and other specialty materials.
• Hold tight tolerances while maintaining excellent surface finishes.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Verify dimensions using micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gages, indicators, and other inspection tools.
• Collaborate with engineers, programmers, and quality personnel to troubleshoot machining challenges.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Follow established quality procedures and safe manufacturing practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Connaissances

VTL machining

GD&T understanding

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Problem solving

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Fanuc/Siemens controls

Description du poste

Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) Machinist Location: Manchester, CT Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established precision manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of custom tooling, fixtures, gages, and precision-machined components. With decades of experience serving customers across multiple industries, the company has earned a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, technical expertise, and quality. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where employees take pride in producing complex, high-precision components in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) Machinist to join its machining team. This role is responsible for setting up and operating CNC and/or manual Vertical Turning Lathes to machine large, precision components to tight tolerances. The successful candidate will be capable of performing complete machine setups, interpreting engineering drawings, selecting tooling and workholding, and producing high-quality parts with minimal supervision. This position is ideal for a machinist who enjoys challenging, custom work rather than repetitive production machining.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Vertical Turning Lathes (VTLs) to machine large precision components.


• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, process sheets, and GD&T requirements.


• Perform complete machine setups, including tooling, workholding, and fixture setup.


• Edit CNC programs and make tool offsets as necessary to maintain dimensional accuracy.


• Machine a variety of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, aluminum, cast iron, and other specialty materials.


• Hold tight tolerances while maintaining excellent surface finishes.


• Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.


• Verify dimensions using micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gages, indicators, and other inspection tools.


• Collaborate with engineers, programmers, and quality personnel to troubleshoot machining challenges.


• Maintain equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.


• Follow established quality procedures and safe manufacturing practices.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• 5+ years of VTL machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.


• Experience performing complete machine setups independently.


• Strong blueprint reading skills.


• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).


• Ability to machine large, complex components to close tolerances.


• Experience making program edits and machine offsets.


• Strong understanding of cutting tools, workholding, feeds, and speeds.


• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative manufacturing team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CNC VTLs using Fanuc, Siemens, or similar controls.


• Experience machining one-off, prototype, or low-volume precision components.


• Background in tooling, fixture, gage, heavy industrial, aerospace, defense, energy, or custom manufacturing environments.


• Crane and rigging experience for safely handling large workpieces.


• Experience machining castings, forgings, and large fabricated components.


• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience


• Comprehensive health benefits


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid vacation and company holidays


• Stable, growing precision manufacturing environment


• Opportunity to machine complex, high-value components


• Clean, well-equipped shop with modern equipment


• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

Ideal Background

This opportunity is well suited for machinists with experience in:

• Vertical Turning Lathes (VTLs)


• Large-part CNC machining


• Tooling and fixture manufacturing


• Heavy industrial machining


• Aerospace and defense manufacturing


• Energy and power generation components


• Job shop and custom manufacturing


• Low-volume, high-mix precision machining

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