CNC Machinist; Lathe

Ripley is the leading global manufacturer of wire and cable preparation tools, serving lineman, technicians and installers for over 30 years. Ripley’s full product line of high quality wire and cable preparation tools and accessories for the Transmission & Distribution, CATV, Electrical and Telecommunications industries is distinguished by three brands:
Miller, Utility Tool and Cablematic.

• Miller brand of products is comprised of tools for the fiber optic and telecommunications industries and offers wire cutters and slitters for all types of small wire, cable and fiber optic cable.
• Utility Tool brand of products features tools intended to splice and terminate cable while meeting specific application needs including accurate removal of insulation, semi-conductive sheathing, protective jacketing and other materials to produce a consistent, uniform preparation of cable ends.
• Cablematic product line features coring and stripping tools, drop cable trimmers and compression/crimp tools for the CATV, Telecommunications and Wireless industries. Cablematic tools prepare trunk and distribution cables in addition to drop and messengered cables.

Ripley is headquartered in Cromwell, CT with offices in the UK and China. Ripley sells its products targeting the end user contractor through a worldwide network of distributors, focusing on quality and providing global solutions.

Ripley Tools, LLC, a manufacturing company housed in Cromwell, CT, making hand tools for the preparation for installation and repair in the Telecom and Utility Industries, is seeking a “CNC Operating Professional” to operate, set-up and program CNC Machining Centers and lathes, as well as assisting in other functions and working with manual machines. Working with a team of professionals, you will help to maintain quality and production standards, make tool adjustments and perform secondary operations as required.

You must be able to set up and edit as needed, inspect your own work with standard gaging and contribute to the continuous improvement and growth of the company.

The successful candidate will need prior CNC/manufacturing/set-up experience, have Master Cam programming experience, ability to work on up to 5 axis machines, and incorporate LEAN practices into daily activity. You must be able to work with a minimum of supervision, be physically able to lift 40 pounds, and work on your feet for extended periods of time. Good working knowledge of shop math, and blueprint reading is a must.

Salary will be determined by experience at all levels.

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