VTL Machinist

We have a live opportunity for a VTL Machinist (Vertical Turret Lathe) to join a leading aerospace manufacturing company based close to Newington, CT. Due to continued growth, our client is actively seeking a motivated and experienced VTL Machinist to join their industry-leading business. The successful candidate will primarily set up and operate Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL) within a high-precision manufacturing environment.

• Independently set up and operate Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL) machining operations without supervision
• Perform precision machining on large, complex components to tight tolerances
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to plan operations
• Select appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds for optimal machining performance
• Identify and implement improvements in tooling, cutting methods, and machining processes
• Ensure high-quality output by preventing defects and identifying non-conformances in real time
• Communicate quality issues and recommend corrective actions to management
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, TPM, kaizen, and setup reduction projects

• Proven experience setting up and operating Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL) independently
• Strong understanding of machining large components and working to tight tolerances
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience with tooling selection, cutting methods, and machining best practices
• Experience identifying and resolving machining errors or non-conformances
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., 5S, TPM, Kaizen)
• Experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environments (preferred)

• 2nd Shift Only: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
• Pay Range: $29.27 – $30.93 per hour
• Shift Differential: 11% premium applied.