Machinist

Shape the Future of Aerospace as a Senior Machinist!

Location: Stratford, CT | Payrate: $46.00/hour | Schedule: 1st shift, 4x10's

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry-leading aerospace manufacturer to find an experienced Machinist who is passionate about precision, innovation, and excellence. If you're a skilled machining professional who thrives in a high-performance environment and enjoys mentoring others while producing mission-critical components, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About the Role

As a Senior Machinist, you'll play a vital role in supporting the development and production of advanced aerospace tooling and components. Your expertise in CNC machining, programming, setup, inspection, and process optimization will help ensure the highest levels of quality, precision, and operational efficiency. You'll work alongside talented engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals to create products that help shape the future of flight.

What You'll Do

• Lead CNC mill and lathe cell operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

• Perform complex CNC machine setup, programming, and operation using G-code, M-code, and CAM software such as Mastercam.

• Manufacture and fabricate precision tooling, dies, fixtures, and aerospace components to exact specifications.

• Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T requirements, and 3D tool models.

• Conduct in-process inspections and quality control using precision measurement and inspection tools.

• Troubleshoot machining challenges and implement process improvements to optimize performance and quality.

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support manufacturing objectives.

• Promote and actively participate in Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) programs while identifying and addressing workplace hazards.

• Machine a wide variety of materials, including steels, aluminum, titanium, super alloys, plastics, composites, and additive-manufactured parts.

• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives across the machining team.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in tool and die fabrication.

• At least 5 years of experience leading CNC mill and/or lathe cell operations.

• Demonstrated expertise in CNC setup, programming, and operation.

• Proficiency with CAM software, including Mastercam or similar platforms.

• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and 3D tool models.

• Strong understanding of precision inspection equipment and in-process quality control methods.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance with ESH standards.

• Experience machining a broad range of materials, including steels, alloys, aluminum, titanium, super alloys, plastics, composites, and additive-manufactured components.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience training, mentoring, and developing junior machinists.

• Ability to coach team members on machine setup, inspection techniques, and tooling best practices.

• Passion for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Ready to Take Your Career to New Heights?

If you're an experienced machinist who takes pride in precision work and wants to help build the future of aerospace manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your expertise to a team where your skills make a difference every day.

Pay Details: $44.00 to $56.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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