CNC Machinist

Bestlogic Staffing•Barkhamsted, CT

11d

About The Position

The CNC Lathe Machinist sets up, operates, and adjusts horizontal and/or vertical CNC lathe machines with minimal supervision. The role involves verifying tool lengths, setting tool geometries and offsets, changing and securing fixtures, and producing conforming parts to process drawings and quality specifications. The machinist works within a designated workgroup to meet customer and company needs, supports team members, and contributes to a zero-defects, right-first-time culture and continuous improvement. The position is a full-time, direct-placement role in aerospace/manufacturing. The posting identifies the shift as second shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of CNC experience.
Knowledge of Fanuc and OSP controls.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of lathe/VTL experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate horizontal and/or vertical CNC lathe machines.
Verify tool lengths, including setting tool geometries and offsets.
Set up and change fixtures, and secure fixtures and clamps as required.
Load and unload fixtures using overhead cranes, slings, chains, and other listed equipment.
Adjust offsets.
Produce conforming first-piece products according to process drawings and quality specifications.
Meet specified quality standards and hold tight tolerances on large 28+ parts.
Use manual gauges, including swing gauges, calipers, and OD micrometers.
Follow health and safety standards and company EH&S policies; promptly report issues or problems to supervision.
Plan, prioritize, and perform work with the designated workgroup to meet customer and company needs.
Carry out daily TPM activities as required.
Provide guidance and assistance to other team members as needed.
Support a zero-defects and right-first-time culture.
Propose operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to management.
Provide root cause and corrective action (RCCA) support.
Handle and protect parts appropriately to prevent damage during operations and movement.
Follow Employee Handbook guidelines and company housekeeping standards.
Perform other duties generally corresponding to the nature and responsibility level of the position.