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Machining Support Operator I - Night Shift

Kaman Air Vehicles
Middletown, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026

Responsibilities:

  • Work under the direction of the Group Leader, and with limited supervision, perform various finishing operations on a variety of machined parts having close tolerance specifications. Employ 5S and Lean Manufacturing skills in every day work practices.
  • Work from blueprints and verbal/written work instructions, set up tools and machinery needed to perform deburr and secondary operations on piece parts. This includes but is not limited to hand deburring, drilling, tapping, sand blasting, tumble deburring, and Passivation (Stainless Steel cleaning process).
  • Perform repetitive deburring, polishing, grinding, and buffing operations on standard piece parts to achieve finish specifications.
  • Set up, adjust and operate various types of drill press equipment to perform difficult and intricate drilling, tapping and counter-bore operations. Perform general shop work such as drilling, machining and sanding.
  • Obtain and maintain certification to perform Passivation, abrasive blasting, and Molykote or Dry Film Lube application.
  • Examine and inspect piece parts to ensure conformance to specifications as per operator acceptance program (OAP).

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Kaman is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Kaman and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.

Kaman endeavors to make the careers website accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the Corporate Human Resources department at 860-243-7384. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Notice Requirement: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Kaman is an EO Employer-M/F/Veteran/ Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, or any other protected class. Kaman and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.


 

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