Job Description Job Description
We have a direct hire CNC Machinist position available with a client in Farmington CT. They are a technology driven, high precision filtration company trusted by the world's best technical and performance brands across four core markets: Medicine, Computing Power, Clean Energy, and Space Exploration. Our products can be found everywhere including lifesaving medical devices, artificial intelligence, and missions to Mars!
2nd or 3rd Shift
Key Responsibilities
- Precision Machining: Independently program, set up, and operate a range of machining equipment to produce intricate parts with extremely tight tolerances, often involving exotic materials.
- Multi-Axis Operation: Expertly operate and maintain 5-axis+ milling and turning machining centers to produce complex geometries.
- Rapid Prototyping: Execute quick-turn jobs on both advanced CNC equipment and conventional milling, turning, and grinding tools, to support urgent R&D, Product Development and Engineering needs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary subject matter expert in machining for the prototyping phase, effectively communicating with Process Engineering, Project Managers, Quality Control (QC), and R&D teams to ensure design intent and manufacturability are achieved.
- Scalability Recommendations: Analyze prototype processes and recommend improvements or adjustments to machining strategies to ensure the final component design is scalable and cost-effective for high-volume production.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous in-process and final inspections using precision measurement tools to verify compliance with stringent aerospace, defense, and semiconductor quality standards.
- Adaptability & Time Management: Demonstrate exceptional time management and multitasking skills to handle multiple concurrent projects and quickly pivot to accommodate urgent, shifting priorities.
- Safety & Teamwork: Champion a strong safety mentality within the cell and contribute positively to a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in high-precision, close-tolerance machining, preferably within the aerospace, defense, or semiconductor sectors.
- Technical Mastery: Proven operational and programming proficiency (CAM software) with:
- 5-Axis Milling Machines
- Twin Spindle Turning Centers
- Bridgeport-style conventional milling machines
- Industry Knowledge: Practical experience manufacturing components for demanding sectors, specifically Aerospace, Defense, and/or Semiconductor.
- Soft Skills & Collaboration: Demonstrated track record of successful interaction and partnership with diverse internal departments (Engineering, Quality, Management) to drive project completion.
- Work Ethic: Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, rapid-turnaround environment and maintain composure and quality under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications (Added Benefit)
- Experience operating and setting up Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) equipment (Wire or Sinker EDM).
- Certification or advanced training in CNC programming and metrology.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems.
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