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Machine Operator – Precision Manufacturing (2nd Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm)
$22.00/hr.
Wallingford, CT
Full-Time | Hourly | No Travel
Build Something That Matters
Join a growing precision manufacturing team supporting the biotech and scientific community. At CPS Fluidics, your work directly contributes to cutting-edge microfluidic and life science technologies used in real-world applications.
If you’re hands-on, detail-oriented, and want to build a career in advanced manufacturing—even without prior experience—this is a strong entry point.
What You’ll Do
- Operate and monitor production equipment (scribing, dicing, lapping, polishing, milling)
- Load/unload materials and maintain machine workflow
- Follow work orders and production schedules with precision
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Perform in-process and final inspections using:
- Micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, microscopes
- Operate semi-automated inspection and assembly equipment
- Identify and escalate quality or production issues
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace
What We’re Looking For
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Team-oriented with a “get it done” attitude
- Willingness to learn and grow in a technical environment
- Basic math and computer skills
- Clear communication (verbal & written)
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- No experience required – we will train the right candidate
- Technical training (machining, engineering, etc.) is a plus
- Ability to stand, move, and lift up to 25 lbs
Why Join Us
- Entry point into advanced manufacturing & biotech
- Hands-on training with specialized equipment
- Stable, growing industry
- Tight-knit team environment (not a massive factory)
- Opportunity to build real technical skills quickly
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22