What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Mill Machinist - 2nd Shift (3p-11p M-F, shift diff, $30-40/hr) x2 openings position at HiFyve?
CNC MILL MACHINIST - 2ND SHIFT
Winsted, CT (Litchfield County, Torrington area) | Full-time, direct hire
Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Shift differential | Overtime available
Pay: $30-$40/hour depending on experience, plus shift differential
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
A precision machining company producing critical components for the aerospace, defense and power generation markets is adding a CNC Mill Machinist to its Winsted, CT team. You will set up and run advanced milling centers on complex, tight-tolerance parts in an AS9100 environment, with real room to grow.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Set up and operate CNC milling machines, including Horizontal Machining Centers (HMCs) and Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs)
- Perform machine setups, tooling changes, work offset adjustments and first-piece inspection
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T and manufacturing specs
- Machine precision components to tight tolerances
- Run in-process inspection with calipers, micrometers, bore gauges and indicators
- Make tooling and program adjustments to hold quality, efficiency and production targets
- Troubleshoot machining and tooling issues and put corrective actions in place
- Monitor tool life and find ways to improve processes and cycle times
- Complete production, inspection and quality documentation accurately
- Work with Engineering, Quality and Production to meet customer requirements and delivery dates
- Keep a clean, safe and organized work area
WHAT YOU NEED
- 3 years of CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment
- Hands-on setup and operation of CNC milling machines, including HMCs and VMCs
- Strong blueprint, GD&T and technical spec reading
- Experience with tooling selection, fixture setup and precision inspection equipment
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
NICE TO HAVE
- Fanuc, Haas, Mazatrol, Okuma, Makino, Mori Seiki or similar controls
- Multi-axis (4 and/or 5 axis) machining
- CNC programming and G-code editing
- CAM software experience
- Technical school, trade school or apprenticeship training
BENEFITS, EFFECTIVE DAY ONE
- Weekly pay, competitive wages, overtime pay and shift differential
- Medical, dental and vision
- 401(k) with company match from day one
- HSA with company match
- Company paid life and AD&D, short-term disability
- Paid time off, paid holidays plus a floating holiday
- Tuition reimbursement, training and career advancement
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Production machine shop floor. Safety glasses and standard shop PPE required. Standing, lifting parts and fixtures, and working around operating machinery throughout the shift.
Salary : $30 - $40