General Machinist

Job Title: General Machinist

Client: Aerospace Industry
Location: Windsor, CT 06095
Duration: Full- Time (Permanent)
Shift: 1st Shift

Job Summary

General Machinist responsible for operating manual machining equipment, lathes, mills, grinders, and specialty shop machines to repair and manufacture aerospace components while maintaining precision, tolerances, and production quality.

Key Responsibilities (Mobile-Friendly)

• Operate horizontal and vertical lathes
• Operate milling and grinding machines
• Work with VTLs, Jig Bores, and Bridgeports
• Use drill presses and special shop equipment
• Read blueprints, travelers, and manuals
• Determine dimensions and tolerances
• Measure, mark, and scribe materials
• Set up machines and machining sequences
• Inspect finished parts for accuracy
• Support shop operations and repairs

Core Duties

• Manual machining operations
• Blueprint and drawing interpretation
• Machine setup & tooling
• Precision measurements & tolerances
• Aerospace part repair & production

Work Environment / Role Nature

• Aerospace machine shop environment
• Precision manufacturing and repair work
• Hands-on machining role
• Moderate physical activity and standing

Required Skills

• Manual machining – 1–3 years
• Lathe & milling machine operation – 1–3 years
• Blueprint reading – 1 year
• Measuring & inspection tools – 1 year
• Machining problem-solving – 1 year

Preferred Skills

• VTL / Jig Bore experience – Preferred
• Prototrack machining – Preferred
• Grinding machine experience – Preferred
• Shop scheduling knowledge – Preferred
• Aerospace machining – Preferred

Technical / Functional Exposure

• Manual lathes & mills – 1–3 years
• Grinding operations – 1 year
• Precision measurements & tolerances – 1 year
• Process travelers & setup documentation – 1 year
• Machine setup & tooling – 1 year

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 1–3 years machining experience

#ZR