Overview

Kamatics a divison of Kaman that speicalizes in self-lubricating bearings and engineered products. We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated CNC Machinist to join our team in Bloomfield, CT on night shift with a 15% shift differential. The core hours for the position are 3:30pm to 12:00am and we are currently running one hour of mandatory overtime, at the end of the shift for a required 45 hours a week. Overttime pay is 1.5x the hourly rate for all hours in excess of 40 hours 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 inlcudes 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.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Machinist VI

• May provide technical supervision, training, set-up, tool adjustment, trouble shooting, etc., support to others
• May act as Team Leader in Team Leader’s absence and demonstrate leadership
• Independently sets up, adjusts, troubleshoots and checks out programs
• Operates all standard axis (3 Lathe, 4 Mill) numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring a high degree 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 program, operation sheets, and machine setup instructions, may work from verbal instructions of hand drawings
• Self-sufficient with all aspects of machine set up on machines within their area of responsibility axis (2 Lathe, 3 Mill)

Machinist VII

• Independently set up, adjust, troubleshoot and check programming. Operate all multi-axis CNC machining centers, 3 or more Lathe and 4 or more 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 a high degree 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
• Work from CNC program, operation sheets, and machine setup instructions, may work from verbal instructions or hand drawings
• May provide technical supervision or training, and set-up, tool adjustment, trouble shooting, etc., support to others.
• May act as Team Leader in Team Leader’s absence and demonstrate leadership

Foundational Competencies (All Levels):

• Dependability – Can be relied upon to complete work with the appropriate level of supervision and direction; carries out instructions accurately; punctual
• Quality & Continuous Improvement – Optimizes efficiency without sacrificing quality; demonstrates attention to detail; participates in formal and informal improvement efforts
• Communication – Effectively communicates and ensures the message intended is the message received
• Teamwork and Collaboration – Contributes to positive relationships; works collaboratively with others
• Safety and Compliance – Employs safe work habits and complies with all safety protocols; employs good housekeeping practices; reports safety violations promptly; adheres to company policies

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; a Machining Certificate preferred

Experience: Mimimum of five year of machining experience in a manufacturing environment

• Able to prescribe an appropriate inspection method based on a wide range of GD&T callouts
• Proficient in use of shop math
• Provide technical supervision/training
• Work independently, no supervision
• Ability to troubleshoot programing and process issues
• Has working knowledge of the relationship between federate and surface finish, as well as surface speed to material type, of most standard aerospace materials
• Familiar with operating of live tooling and sub-spindle machines and can set-up and operate as required
• Performs setups on multi-axis CNCs within established time standards

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