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Machining Support Operator I - Night Shift

Kaman Human Resources
Middletown, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026

Machine Shop Operator I – 2nd Shift

 

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Machine Shop Operator I in Middletown, CT. This role requires experience finishing operations in a production environment. The Machine Shop Operator I will be working under the direction of the Group Leader with limited supervision, responsible for using a variety of set up tools and machinery to perform hand deburring, drilling, tapping, sand blasting, tumble deburring, and passivation finishing processes at close tolerances. This is a 2nd shift position from 2:45-11:15p Mon-Fri.

 

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 everyday 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).

 

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Familiarity with shop practices, inspection and safety.

 

Shift: 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 2:45-11:15p

 

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with employer matching contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off

 

For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on — delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.

 

 

Precision Fuzing and Sensors 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. Precision Fuzing and Sensors and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.

Precision Fuzing and Sensors 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 860-632-1000. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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