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CNC Machinist - Milling 1st Shift

Applied Aerospace & Defense
Manchester, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026

General Summary:

To machine precision aerospace components according to customer specifications while adhering to specific quality, production, and scheduling requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Able to read and understand work instructions such as, fixture alignment, tooling info and part loading instructions.
  • Set-up and operate multi-axis milling machining centers according to engineering specifications, instructions,
  • GD&T, and operation sheets. Knowledge of manual machines is a plus.
  • Be able to pick up work offsets and tram tools to run true.
  • Understand cutter compensation and can make the correct offset adjustment to ensure a quality part.
  • Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures and tool holders for a given job.
  • Perform basic edits to G code to ensure product conformity.
  • Read and interpret engineering instructions, travelers, and blueprints and be familiar with geometric tolerances and principles.
  • Must perform routine maintenance on assigned production equipment, i.e., maintain cleanliness of work area and machinery, check machinery fluids and alert maintenance personnel and/or supervisor of malfunctions.
  • Operate lifting and handling equipment such as hand truck, pallet jack, or overhead hoist to maneuver in-process or finished components to desired location.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledgeable of in-process inspection techniques, standards, and requirements. Able to use and interpret precision
  • measuring devices such as micrometers, verniers, and various hand tools, i.e., gauges to verify the accuracy of dimensional characteristics of components.
  • Knowledge of metal characteristics in a production setting is desirable.
  • Knowledge of programming codes is helpful.
  • Machinists must have good verbal and written communication skills; good math skills and good interpersonal skills.
  • Must work well with colleagues, supervision and management.
  • Ability to work and problem solve independently.

Education & Experience Required:

  • 3-5 years CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
  • Fully capable of reading, understanding, and following written and oral work instructions in English.
  • Ability to lift or transfer components or objects of no more than 50 pounds.
  • Basic math skills.

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