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VTL/Lathe Machinist (2nd Shift)

BARNES
East Granby, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Description

Core Responsibilities:

  • Perform complex set ups, edit and operate established and NPI jobs with minimal supervision ensuring parts conform to specifications and requirements. Make modifications or adjustments as necessary.
  • Verify dimensions using standard measuring instruments, such as micrometers, depth gage, height gage, and vernier
  • Read and interpret blueprints and operations sheets.
  • Familiar with Lean practices, 6S, and contributing to a continuous improvement environment.
  • Follow all safety requirements regarding machine operation including proper guarding.
  • Work flexible hours and overtime to meet customer deadlines and commitments.
  • Meet customer production scheduling requirements.
  • Work with engineering department regarding material conditions, best positioning of part, tool pressure, etc. as required.
  • Detect faulty operations and materials and report these along with other problems to immediate supervisor.
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices on machines and in work area. Comply with all company and safety rules and regulations. Wear necessary personal protective equipment as required.
  • Provide training to others as required.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience machining in an aerospace environment.
  • Three (3) or more years of experience setting up and operating Manual VTL's and manual lathes
  • Needs to be familiar with VTL and manual lathes such as Mazak, Mori-Seiki and Leblond.
  • Experience in machining plasma coatings and K/E seals on rotating aircraft parts.
  • Strong mathematical skills and knowledge of GD&T.
  • Familiar with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
  • Willing to learn basic CNC Programming.
  • Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to solve complex issues.
  • Able to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word.

Hours: 3:00PM - 11:30 PM

Education Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Internal Candidate Instructions:

To be considered for the above position, please visit our website www.onebarnes.com, click on Careers, search for the job posting in which you are interested and submit your resume online.

This position is a safety sensitive position. Applicant must comply with all applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules.

At Barnes Aerospace, career development is a shared responsibility in which all employees are encouraged to develop, improve, and enhance their skills and professional growth to support Barnes Aerospace and Barnes Group Inc. business objectives.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

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