Skilled CNC Machinist IV - 1st Shift

Job Description

Skilled CNC Machinist IV - 1st Shift

Requisition :
Category: Machinists
Segment: Kaman Corporate
Shift: Shift 1
# of Openings: 1
Posted Date: 2 weeks ago (8/29/2024 5:40 AM)

Kamatics, a division of Kaman, specializes in self‑lubricating bearings and engineered products. We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Skilled CNC Machinist to join our team in Bloomfield, CT on first shift. The core hours for the position are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and we are currently running one hour of mandatory overtime, offered at the front end of the shift for a required 45 hours a week.

Overtime pay is 1.5x the hourly rate for all hours in excess of 40 in a week. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a 100% dollar for dollar match on the first 5% you contribute to the 401(k) plan along with generous time‑off programs. This includes a one week paid shutdown during the holidays that does not require you to use vacation time.

Team players with a passion for excellence should apply.

Our products are used in space, aviation, marine, hydropower and other industrial applications. As an industry leader we design, test and manufacture the highest performing, self‑lubricating, roller element, metal‐to‑metal and miniature bearings in the industry.

• Independently set up, adjust, troubleshoot and check programming. Operate numerically controlled machine tools (2‑axis lathe / 3‑axis mill) to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring an intermediate level of skill.
• Setups involve familiarity with and understanding of program formats involving combinations of operations such as milling, boring, recessing, turning, drilling, threading, screw machine operation, etc., to the capacity of the machine and control factor.
• Works from programs, operation sheets, and machine setup instructions.
• Self‑sufficient with material clamping methods, machine adjustments/offsets and console settings.

Education:

• High School diploma/GED
• Machining Training Certificate preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.

Skills / Knowledge:

• Understands the use and inspection methods of GD&T constraints
• Proficient in use of shop math
• Works independently, no supervision
• Troubleshoots basic programming errors such as taper, chatter and chip control
• Proficient in setting up CNC machine
• Works to standard in jaw‑cutting, bringing a part to size and inspecting a part for a first piece
• Has working knowledge of the relationship between feed and surface finish as well as surface speed to material type

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Kaman Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and affirmative action Employer. Kaman Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Kaman provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures and/or process.

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