Tool Maker; Turning​/Lathe | Aerospace Precision Machining

Location: Meriden, CT

Shift: 1st Shift Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Overtime Available

Compensation: Competitive Salary + 15% Shift Differential for off‑shift hours + Overtime Available + Benefits Day #1

Requirements: Must live within a commutable distance to the plant; no relocation package offered.

We are seeking a highly skilled Tool Maker / CNC Turning (Lathe) Machinist to support advanced aerospace manufacturing in Connecticut—one of the most competitive and high‑precision machining regions in the U.S. This is a hands‑on, high‑accountability role working with tight‑tolerance aerospace components where accuracy, craftsmanship, and problem‑solving directly impact production success.

• Set up and operate CNC lathes / turning centers to produce complex aerospace components
• Work from blueprints, GD&T, setup sheets, and work instructions
• Perform tight‑tolerance machining (often ±.001” or tighter)
• Conduct in‑process and first‑piece inspections using precision measuring tools
• Troubleshoot setups, tooling, and offsets to maintain quality and efficiency
• Support continuous improvement in machining methods, tooling, and cycle time reduction
• Maintain compliance with aerospace quality and production standards

• 5+ years of experience in CNC lathe / turning OR toolmaking environments
• Strong ability to set up jobs independently (not just operate machines)
• Deep understanding of blueprints, GD&T, and precision measuring tools
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or high‑precision manufacturing preferred
• Comfort working with materials such as stainless, titanium, Inconel, and alloys
• Strong problem‑solving mindset on the shop floor (not just button pushing)

• Competitive pay based on experience + shift premium (where applicable)
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Paid time off + holidays
• Stable, long‑term aerospace manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on high‑precision, flight‑critical components

• Aerospace industry stability in a high‑demand Connecticut manufacturing market
• Work on complex, low‑volume, high‑precision components
• Exposure to multi‑axis turning environments and advanced machining systems
• Career growth into lead machinist, setup specialist, or programming pathways
• Clean, structured, quality‑focused manufacturing environment

We don’t just run machines—we build precision systems that support aerospace performance standards. You’ll be part of a team where skill matters more than speed alone, and where experienced machinists are respected for what they can solve, not just what they can run.