CNC Milling Machinist – 1st & 2nd Shift

At a Glance

• Company: Barnes Aerospace
• Location: 39 Bradley Park Rd, East Granby, CT 06026 (on-site)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $26 – $38 per hour (based on experience)
• Shift: 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
• Shift Differential: +15% for 2nd shift
• Overtime: Available
• Experience Level: Mid–Senior (3+ years CNC milling experience)

Barnes Aerospace is currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to qualified CNC Machinists.

This role exists to support precision aerospace manufacturing programs across multi‑axis milling operations. At Barnes Aerospace, this position plays a key role in producing complex components using modern CNC equipment in a structured, team‑based environment.

• Set up and operate 3‑, 4‑, and 5‑axis CNC milling machines.
• Run multiple machines within machining cells when feasible.
• Perform job setups, changeovers, and tooling adjustments.
• Read and interpret blueprints, operation sheets, and CNC programs at the machine.
• Machine aerospace components from raw material to finished part.
• Work with hard metals including Inconel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel.
• Load parts and fixtures manually or using hoists and lifting equipment.
• Use Fanuc controls and make offsets as required by the program.
• Perform in‑process inspection using precision measuring tools.
• Maintain tight tolerances (thousandths) on precision components.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

You’ll work with equipment such as:

• Machines: Multi‑axis CNC milling machines from Doosan, Mazak, Okuma, Matsuura, Mori Seiki, and Johnford.
• Controls: Fanuc.
• Inspection Tools: Gauges, swing gauges, calipers, micrometers.
• Equipment: Hoists, fixtures, right‑angle heads.

• Inconel
• Titanium
• Stainless Steel
• Aerospace‑grade alloys

• 3+ years of CNC milling experience (multi‑axis preferred).
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machines.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience working with tight tolerances.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Experience running multiple machines in a cell environment.
• Experience working with exotic materials.
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls.

• Stable aerospace manufacturing programs.
• Modern multi‑axis CNC equipment.
• Opportunities to work on complex, high‑precision parts.
• Competitive pay with 2nd shift differential.
• Strong team environment and engineering support.
• Opportunities to expand skills and grow within the company.
• $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus.

• Pay Range: $26 – $38/hour (DOE) +15% shift differential for 2nd shift.
• Additional
  
  Incentives:
  
  $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following start date; 401(k) with 50% match on the first 6%; 4% retirement contribution deposited into the 401(k) plan; quarterly incentive opportunities; yearly performance bonus; 100% education reimbursement after 1 year; 2 weeks PTO in year one plus 4 floating holidays; flex time program; discounted  membership; discounted Calm app membership.
• Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM; overtime available.

Interested machinists can apply directly through HireCNC.