Aerospace CNC Turning Operator - Precision Cell Technician

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30+ days ago Requisition

Position: Cell Technician
Role: CNC Turning Operator
Location: 330 Governors Highway, South Windsor, CT 06074
Company: Electro-Methods, a Stronvar Aerospace Company

The CNC Turning Operator produces precision aerospace components by operating CNC turning machines within the Electro-Methods Lean manufacturing flow line. Operators perform value-added machining operations while following standardized work instructions and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and aerospace quality standards.

Working within a Lean production environment, CNC Turning Operators help maintain continuous production flow by monitoring machining processes, identifying abnormalities, and preventing defects from moving downstream.

This role supports:

• Creation of standard work

• Maintaining standard work

• Training and coaching of standard work

• Improvement of standard work

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and turning centers.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.

• Monitor machining operations and adjust offsets as required.

• Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring tools.

• Document production activity in accordance with AS9100 requirements.

• Identify machine or process abnormalities and escalate as needed.

• Maintain organized and clean work areas in accordance with 5S principles.

• Operate other equipment in the cell as necessary to keep product flowing at takt.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 2+ years of CNC turning experience.

• Ability to read technical drawings and use precision measurement tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace machining experience.

• Familiarity with Fanuc CNC controls.

• Experience with multi-axis turning equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Occasional lifting of 40–50 lbs.

• Manual dexterity required for handling small precision parts.

Work Environment

• Precision machining environment with exposure to machine tools, cutting fluids, and production equipment.

Qualified candidates may apply through ADP or submit their résumé via the company’s careers page.

Electro-Methods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.