CNC Machinist

Laborup•Oxford, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced CNC Milling Setup Machinist to join a high-precision manufacturing operation supporting the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries. This position will focus on setting up and machining complex, tight-tolerance components in a highly technical, high-mix manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a strong CNC milling or lathe foundation, can independently perform setups, and is comfortable troubleshooting and making adjustments at the machine.

Requirements

CNC milling setup experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
Experience with 3-axis, 4-axis, and/or 5-axis CNC milling.
Strong blueprint reading and dimensional inspection skills.
Experience machining complex, tight-tolerance components.
Working knowledge of G-code and CNC program adjustments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Matsuura, Yasda, Makino, Feeler, Fanuc, or similar equipment is a plus.
Mastercam experience is a plus.
Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, or other high-precision machining experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform complete setups on CNC milling machines for complex precision components.
Set tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, and work coordinates.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensions, and tolerances.
Prove out jobs and make necessary adjustments at the machine.
Troubleshoot tooling, workholding, dimensional, and machining issues.
Make G-code, tool, and offset adjustments as necessary.
Perform in-process inspection using micrometers, indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
Maintain tight tolerances and ensure parts meet customer and engineering requirements.
Work closely with CNC programmers, engineering, and quality to improve machining processes.
Support both new and established jobs in a high-mix precision manufacturing environment.