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CNC Machinist - 1st shift (Aerospace)

Applied Aerospace & Defense
Newington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2026

FUNCTION:

Set up, operate, troubleshoot and perform work on a variety of machinery. Be flexible, willing and capable of being trained on additional machines. Perform work at a consistently high level of quality. Be reliable in consistency of work and willingness to work outside of core area of expertise.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

  • Must be capable & willing to set up operations that have previously been proven out independently without oversight of a leadman or CNC programmer.

  • Must be capable of running a minimum of two of the following machine types: 3 and 4 axis Horizontal and Vertical Machining Centers, 5 axis machining centers, Vertical Turret Lathes, Cylindrical Grinders, Mill/Turn machines, CNC boring machines, Horizontal lathes, manual machines.

  • Must be willing to perform work on machines throughout the shop, not only the machines that are within the person’s core area of expertise. For example: must be willing to perform work on a Mitsubishi 4 axis machining center even when the person normally runs a Mazak 730 Variaxis.

  • Must be capable & willing to identify opportunities for improvement in tooling, cutting methods, mistake proofing & work instruction documentation.

  • Must possess a skill level that eliminates errors that cause nonconforming material and maintain a consistent level of high quality work. Identify non-conformances at time of occurrence. Recognize opportunities for non-conformances and notify management of need for action.

  • Actively participate in various aspects of Continuous Improvement projects which may include but is not limited to 5S, TPM, kaizen events, and set-up reduction events, which is aligned with the commitment to continuous improvement activities in Article II of the collective bargaining agreement.

  • Must work safely at all times. Participate in safety improvement initiatives by raising any safety concerns and helping to come up with corrective actions.

  • Must be capable & willing to assist or train other employees in this or lower classifications as needed.

  • Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor as appropriate

  • May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department or cell objectives and to develop individuals’ skills.

 

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