CNC Grinding Machinist - 2nd Shift

Barnes•East Hartford, CT
•$23 - $42

About The Position

Barnes Aerospace is hiring a CNC Grinding Machinist for a second-shift role in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The position involves setting up and operating complex milling jobs with minimal supervision, making adjustments to ensure parts meet specifications, and preparing precision parts for subsequent operations. The machinist reads blueprints and work instructions, interprets standard and geometric tolerances, and verifies dimensions using precision measuring instruments. The role requires experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing, CNC equipment, and surface grinding. Barnes Aerospace describes its workplace as a team-oriented environment and offers competitive wages, shift differentials, paid time off, holidays, and a broad benefits package to eligible employees. The position may involve access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Five or more years of experience in an aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environment.
  • Three or more years of experience operating CNC multi-axis milling machines.
  • Surface grinding experience.
  • Proficiency in FANUC and/or CNC controls.
  • Experience setting up and changing over jobs on CNC equipment.
  • Exceptional mechanical ability and strong mathematical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability, including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to solve complex issues.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate complex milling jobs with minimal supervision, ensuring parts conform to specifications and requirements.
  • Make necessary modifications or adjustments.
  • Read and understand standard and geometric tolerances on blueprints and work instructions or operations sheets.
  • Verify dimensions using standard measuring instruments such as micrometers, depth gages, height gages, and dial calipers.
  • Hold tight tolerances when machining precision parts.
  • Follow established practices and overhaul manual instructions and procedures to perform duties preparing parts for subsequent operations.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages and shift differentials.
  • Paid time off, vacation, and holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee discounts.
  • Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Work-life support resources.
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