CNC Milling Machinist

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

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.

• 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
• A positive shop culture where people adapt well to change and work together to solve problems
• Opportunities to mentor others and share ideas directly with engineering and programming

We are hiring an experienced 5-Axis CNC Milling Machinist for 2nd shift at our aerospace machining facility in Kensington, CT. This is a full-time, on-site role working 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Sunday through Friday, with overtime built into the schedule.

• Perform setups on 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC milling machines quickly and accurately
• 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
• Run production on complex parts, independently or across multiple machines
• Inspect parts against process sheets, inspection sheets, and customer drawings
• Work with engineering to suggest improvements to programs and fixturing
• 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

• 3+ years of CNC milling experience in an aerospace or job shop environment, 5-axis preferred
• 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, cutting tools, inserts, and fixtures
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with close attention to detail
• Available for 2nd shift, Sunday through Friday, including built-in overtime
• CNC turning experience a plus
• High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training welcome
• Able to lift 25 pounds

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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