CNC Machinist

Laborup•Waterbury, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist will independently set up multi-axis CNC milling machines to produce complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, and semiconductor applications. The role involves interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and 3D CAD models; selecting tooling and workholding; and performing 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis milling setups. The machinist will inspect parts, adjust machining processes, troubleshoot issues, and document procedures to support consistent production. The position also involves collaborating with CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, and quality personnel, and supporting less-experienced machinists and operators when needed. This role is based in a clean, climate-controlled, 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Oxford, Connecticut. The second-shift schedule is Monday through Thursday, 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM, with Fridays off. Overtime opportunities are available. The company describes opportunities for continued learning and advancement into more technical or leadership-oriented positions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on CNC milling setup experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
Ability to independently set up CNC mills, not just operate them.
Experience reading complex engineering drawings and interpreting GD&T.
Hands-on experience with Fanuc-controlled CNC milling machines.
Familiarity with multi-axis machining, including 3+2 and 5-axis setups.
Strong understanding of cutting tools, workholding, feeds and speeds, and machining fundamentals.
Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, or other challenging materials.
Ability to perform first article inspections and verify tight-tolerance dimensions.
Ability to work independently and troubleshoot machining issues.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or other high-precision manufacturing environments.
Experience with complex, low-volume or prototype machining.
Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards.
Experience working directly with CNC programmers or manufacturing engineers to optimize setups and processes.

Responsibilities

Independently set up multi-axis CNC milling machines to manufacture complex, tight-tolerance components.
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T requirements, and 3D CAD models to plan and execute accurate setups.
Select and install cutting tools, fixtures, and workholding solutions appropriate for each job.
Perform setups involving 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis milling operations.
Make tooling, offset, and machining adjustments to improve part quality and maintain dimensional accuracy.
Perform first article and in-process inspections using micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
Troubleshoot machining problems involving tooling, feeds and speeds, workholding, and dimensional tolerances.
Work with CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, and quality personnel to improve machining processes.
Document setup procedures, tooling requirements, and machining adjustments to support repeatability.
Support less-experienced machinists and operators when needed.