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CNC Turning Machine Operator - 1st shift

Metals USA
Torrington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

Metals USA – Gregor Technologies Division is seeking CNC TURNING Machine Operators in Torrington, CT. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented aluminum/stainless steel distribution center servicing the defense, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and operates CNC machine with proper program, tools and material for specified parts.

  • Produces machined parts by programming, setting up and operating Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, turning and milling.

  • Understands work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference plan, locations of surfaces, machining parameters and interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).

  • Programs lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation and conditional switches; calculates requirements to include basic math, geometry and trigonometry.

  • Prepares a test run to check if machine produces parts according to specifications; verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run and sample work pieces.

  • Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving and cutting, including turning; taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes and adjusting programming controls as needed.

  • Inspects and measures finished products.



Requirements:

  • Two-year technical degree and/or apprenticeship

  • Proven experience as a CNC Machine Operator

  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, documents and blueprints.

  • Ability to read measuring instruments such as measuring tapes, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and gauges

  • Computer Literacy with understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM

If interested, please forward your resume to: Lakyn.Warren@metalsusa.com



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