CNC EDM Machinist - 2nd Shift (Makino Fast Hole)

At a glance

Company: Burke Aerospace
Location: Farmington, CT 06032
Pay: $25–$30 per hour
Job type: Full-time
Shift: 2nd shift
Experience: 4+ years
Machines: CNC and Makino Fast Hole EDM equipment

Why join Burke Aerospace?

Burke Aerospace manufactures precision components for demanding aerospace, defense, and turbine-engine applications where quality, repeatability, and accuracy are essential. This second-shift role is an opportunity to bring strong CNC machining fundamentals into a specialized environment and expand your experience with EDM processes and Makino Fast Hole equipment.

You'll join a close-knit company of approximately 75 employees across two U.S. facilities. Burke Aerospace has supplied precision components and engineering services for more than 60 years and continues to invest in advanced manufacturing technology, training, and lean production methods. The Farmington team supports work where careful setup, accurate inspection, disciplined documentation, and consistent machining practices directly affect component quality.

Experienced CNC machinists who have not previously worked with EDM are encouraged to apply. Burke is looking for people who take pride in their craft, communicate well, solve problems proactively, and want to keep developing their skills in aerospace manufacturing.

What you'll be doing

• Set up and operate EDM and CNC machines using established programs, fixtures, and methods.
  
• Make edits and adjustments needed to produce parts to work orders, blueprints, and sketches.
  
• Apply a working knowledge of feeds, speeds, cutting tools, and machining practices.
  
• Inspect dimensional features and confirm work meets quality requirements.
  
• Complete production, time, count, and scrap documentation accurately.
  
• Maintain machines, tooling, and the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
  
• Help train and support other employees as needed.
  
• Work with other teams to solve process or system-related problems.
  
• Follow OSHA, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
  

Machines & technology

• Makino Fast Hole EDM equipment
  
• CNC machining equipment
  
• Manufacturing ERP systems, including JobBOSS
  

Shop highlights

• Precision aerospace, defense, and turbine-engine component work
  
• More than 60 years in advanced manufacturing
  
• Approximately 75 employees across two U.S. facilities
  
• Investment in modern machining and EDM technology
  
• Training in specialized aerospace manufacturing processes
  
• Voluntary overtime opportunities
  
• Lean and continuous-improvement environment
  
• AS9100D and ISO 9001 certified quality system
  
• Farmington, Connecticut headquarters
  

What we're looking for

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• At least four years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
  
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment.
  
• Working knowledge of feeds, speeds, cutting tools, blueprint requirements, and dimensional inspection.
  
• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
  
• A proactive, self-starting approach to problem solving.
  
• Understanding of lean or continuous-improvement methods.
  
• Ability to perform medium work, including occasionally exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
  

Preferred

• Experience with EDM, Makino Fast Hole equipment, or aerospace manufacturing.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office and JobBOSS or another manufacturing ERP.
  

Why you'll like working here

• Competitive hourly pay based on skills and experience
  
• Voluntary overtime opportunities
  
• Advanced machining technology and specialized process training
  
• Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing work
  
• A team environment that values craftsmanship and continuous improvement
  
• Opportunities to expand your CNC experience into EDM manufacturing
  

Pay, benefits & schedule

Pay: $25–$30 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, 2nd shift
Overtime: Voluntary overtime is available

About Burke Aerospace

Burke Aerospace is a privately held, high-technology manufacturer serving commercial and military aerospace, defense, and industrial gas-turbine customers. Since 1963, the company has provided precision components and engineering services using capabilities that include high-speed hole EDM, wire EDM, sinker EDM, 5-axis CNC milling, CNC turning, airflow testing, additive manufacturing, and inspection and metrology.

Burke Aerospace's Farmington, Connecticut headquarters supports advanced precision manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and turbine-engine components. Burke Aerospace emphasizes quality, responsiveness, lean manufacturing, employee training, and continued investment in modern equipment. Its quality system is certified to AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015.

Machinists at Burke work in an environment where process discipline, problem solving, inspection, and craftsmanship matter. The company's mix of CNC and EDM technology gives experienced machinists an opportunity to build specialized aerospace skills while contributing to high-quality components. xhyhwjd

Apply today

If you're an experienced CNC machinist ready to develop specialized EDM skills and contribute to precision aerospace manufacturing, apply today through Burke Aerospace's Paylocity application system.

Burke Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by applicable law.