Sheet Metal CNC Operator Direct Hire

Sheet Metal CNC Operator Direct Hire

We're seeking a CNC Machinist Laser / Bending (Direct Hire) to work at a premier manufacturing client in Farmington, CT. With us, it's all about finding the job that's just right.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $23.00$43.00/hr DOE (+ 15% Shift Differential) Schedule: Monday-Friday | 3:30 PM12:00 AM (Training/Overlap: MondayFriday, 7:00 AM3:30 PM) | Full-Time

Why you should apply to be a CNC Machinist Laser / Bending:

• Competitive pay with shift differential and bonus potential.
• Direct hire opportunity with comprehensive benefits and long-term stability.
• Work with cutting-edge CNC bending, laser cutting, and punching equipment in a modern sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Opportunities for career growth, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing skill development.
• Join a collaborative team that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What's a typical day as a CNC Machinist Laser / Bending? You'll be:

• Setting up and operating CNC bending, laser cutting, and punching machines, including TRUMPF equipment.
• Supporting early-stage production runsdeveloping fixturing, machining methods, and processes.
• Reading blueprints and inspecting parts using calipers, protractors, tape measures, and other measuring tools.
• Maintaining high quality standards by ensuring parts meet specifications before proceeding to the next operation.
• Troubleshooting operating or programming issues to ensure top-quality laser-cut components.
• Sorting, staging, deburring, grinding, and cleaning sheet metal parts per production orders and drawings.
• Handling regular machine and area maintenance through 5S and TPM activities.
• Monitoring inventory levels in the sheet metal storage system.
• Operating forklifts, overhead cranes, drill presses, power tools, air tools, and grinders as needed.
• Participating in daily shop floor meetings and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lifting up to 70 lbs as required.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a minimum of 23 years of CNC machining experience, preferably in sheet metal fabrication.
• Are experienced in operating CNC bending, laser cutting, and punching machines (TRUMPF machine knowledge is a plus).
• Possess strong blueprint reading and basic inspection skills.
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with evolving processes.
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining high quality.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Are able to work full-time and adapt to 1st and 2nd shift schedules during the training transition.
• Can lift up to 70 lbs and safely operate various manufacturing equipment.

What happens next

Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worryeven if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be CNC Machinist Laser / Bending today!