Machinist VI (1st Shift)

Sanders Industries Holdings•Bloomfield, CT

4h•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Machinist VI on the 1st shift. The ideal candidate will maintain effectiveness during changes in the work environment, embrace new approaches, and view new situations as opportunities. They should understand manufacturing processes and products, possess machining knowledge, and effectively employ that knowledge. Kamatics is a global leader in high-performance bearings and engineered tribological solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The team develops self-lubricating bearings and precision components that deliver durability, reliability, and performance in the harshest environments. Kamatics prides itself on engineering excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and a culture built on innovation and customer trust.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; Machining Certificate preferred
Minimum of 5+ of machining experience in a manufacturing environment
Able to prescribe an appropriate inspection method based on a wide range of GD&T callouts
Proficient in use of shop math
Provide technical supervision/training to less experienced team members
Work independently, no supervision
Ability to troubleshoot programing and process issues
Has working knowledge of the relationship between federate and surface finish, as well as surface speed to material type, of most standard aerospace materials
Familiar with operating of live tooling and sub-spindle machines and can set-up and operate as required
Performs setups on multi-axis CNCs within established time standards
Dependability – Can be relied upon to complete work with the appropriate level of supervision and direction; carries out instructions accurately; punctual
Quality & Continuous Improvement – Optimizes efficiency without sacrificing quality; demonstrates attention to detail; participates in formal and informal improvement efforts
Communication – Effectively communicates and ensures the message intended is the message received
Teamwork and Collaboration – Contributes to positive relationships; works collaboratively with others
Safety and Compliance – Employs safe work habits and complies with all safety protocols; employs good housekeeping practices; reports safety violations promptly; adheres to company policies
Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.

Nice To Haves

Machining Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

May provide technical supervision, training, set-up, tool adjustment, trouble shooting, etc., support to others
May act as Team Leader in Team Leader’s absence and demonstrate leadership
Independently sets up, adjusts, troubleshoots and checks out programs
Operates all standard axis (3 Lathe, 4 Mill) numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring a high degree of skill
Setups involve familiarity with and understanding of program formats involving combinations of operations such as milling, boring, recessing, turning, drilling, threading, screw machine operation, etc., to the capacity of the machine and control factor
Works from program, operation sheets, and machine setup instructions, may work from verbal instructions of hand drawings
Self-sufficient with all aspects of machine set up on machines within their area of responsibility axis (2 Lathe, 3 Mill)