EDM Machinists - Connecticut
About The Position
Barnes Aerospace is hiring EDM Machinists at locations in East Granby and East Hartford, Connecticut. The role involves setting up, programming, and operating Wire and/or Sinker EDM machines to produce complex aerospace components to blueprint, model, and customer specifications. Machinists use approved programs, tooling, fixtures, and workholding components and verify dimensions using appropriate measuring equipment. The position requires following quality procedures and inspection requirements, maintaining production and traceability documentation, monitoring machine and cutting conditions, and performing routine machine care. Machinists collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and other operators to meet production schedules and support continuous improvement. The job may also involve training on additional equipment and assisting with other production needs. The listed shifts are first, second, third, and weekend. The salary range is $23 to $42 per hour. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The role may involve access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws; employment offers may be contingent on verification of documentation and export-license considerations.
Requirements
- At least 1 year in an aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of EDM machining: wire, sinker, or drilling.
- Ability to read and interpret operation sheets and parameter sheets to complete each job.
- Ability to set job parameters to obtain a good LCS test.
- Ability to use various gauges to check completed pieces.
- Ability to set jobs up in machines to cut parts effectively.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- A good attitude and willingness to learn a new trade or skill.
Responsibilities
- Set up, program, and operate Wire and/or Sinker EDM machines using approved programs, tooling, fixtures, and workholding components.
- Machine complex aerospace components to blueprint, model, and customer specification requirements.
- Read and interpret routers, setup sheets, work instructions, blueprints, GD&T, and inspection requirements.
- Verify first-piece and in-process dimensions using appropriate measuring equipment.
- Monitor machine performance, wire condition, electrode wear, flushing, and cut quality; make approved adjustments and offsets as needed.
- Maintain accurate job, material, serial-number, and production documentation.
- Follow quality procedures, including inspection hold points, traceability, and nonconformance reporting.
- Promptly escalate machine, tooling, program, material, or quality concerns to supervision, Quality, Engineering, or Maintenance.
- Perform routine machine care, cleaning, fluid checks, and basic troubleshooting; immediately report equipment issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with 6S, FOD-prevention, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Work with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and fellow operators to support schedule adherence and continuous improvement.
- Support reduction of setup time, cycle time, scrap, and rework while maintaining aerospace quality standards.
- Train on additional equipment and assist with other production needs as required.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and shift differentials
- 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
- 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
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
