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Lead CNC Machinist - (Aerospace)

$25 - $41 per hour

Adecco Staffing

LEAD CNC MACHINIST – AEROSPACE
Portland, CT. 1st Shift: Mon to Fri, 7am - 3:30pm

This is a full production CNC Machinist role. Only apply if you meet the minimum requirements - you must have real CNC machining and production experience.
What You'll Do
  • Operate CNC machines to produce tight-tolerance aerospace components

  • Read blueprints and GD&T to plan and execute precise machining

  • Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools to verify dimensions

  • Maintain equipment, production records, and quality standards

  • Assist with setups and ensure consistent production flow

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE (PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT THESE)

  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience (aerospace preferred)

  • Specific experience as a Set-up/Lead Machinist

  • Strong understanding of GD&T and shop math (fractions, ratios, percentages)

  • Skilled using calipers, micrometers, height & depth gauges, indicators & size blocks

  • Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and reliable

  • Experience with quick change systems; Knowledge of trouble shooting multi axis machines; Strong Layout inspection and ability to perform inspection during setup

Pay & Benefits

  • $25–$41/hour (based on experience)

  • ​​​​​​​Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) with company match. Bonus potential and tuition reimbursement.

  • Opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical aerospace parts in a manufacturing environment

If you're an experienced CNC machinist who takes pride in precision, enjoys working in a production environment, and wants to advance in aerospace manufacturing, this role is for you. APPLY NOW and upload your most current resume or you may email your resume to our recruiter, Barry Tacktill at View email address on jobs2careers.com
Thank you in advance for applying, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted

Pay Details: $25.00 to $41.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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