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Machinist, Manual - 1st Shift

IDEX
Farmington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

About Mott | An IDEX Company

Mott Corporation, part of the IDEX family of companies, designs and manufactures missioncritical precision components used in demanding industrial, aerospace, defense, and highpurity applications. At IDEX, we are united by a commitment to customer focus, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our people are at the center of how we deliver operational excellence and longterm growth.

Position Summary

The Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating manual machining equipment to produce highprecision solid and porous metal components to close tolerances. This role requires strong handson manual machining experience, attention to detail, and the ability to meet stringent dimensional, visual, and cleanliness requirements. The Machinist plays a critical role in delivering quality products that support Mott's missioncritical applications.

This position requires demonstrated experience in manual machining. CNC experience alone is not sufficient.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate manual machining equipment to machine solid and porous metal components

  • Machine highpurity porous metal products to exact specifications

  • Perform straightening, rounding, fitting, and assembly operations as required

  • Interpret blueprints, work instructions, and specifications accurately

  • Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensional and visual quality

  • Maintain cleanliness standards required for highpurity products

  • Support flexible production needs by adapting to changing priorities

  • Follow safety, quality, and standard work practices aligned with IDEX operating principles

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • 1-2 years of handson manual machining experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Technical school training in machining strongly preferred

  • Proven ability to read blueprints and use measuring equipment

  • Experience machining to close tolerances on metal components

  • Experience with manual lathes, mills, or similar equipment is required

Technical Skills

  • Manual machining (required)

  • Blueprint reading

  • Basic math and measurement

  • Use of calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools

  • Basic computer skills for job transactions and documentation

Performance Expectations

  • Meet production rates and job transaction accuracy targets

  • Manufacture parts that meet dimensional, visual, and cleanliness requirements

  • Maintain accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail

  • Demonstrate flexibility and reliability in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Personal Attributes (IDEXAligned)

  • Detailoriented with a strong quality mindset

  • Teamfocused and collaborative

  • Proactive and eager to learn

  • Organized and adaptable

  • Professional, constructive communicator

  • Committed to continuous improvement

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $42,500.00 - $63,700.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know.Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.

Salary : $42,500 - $63,700

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