Aerospace CNC Milling or Lathe Machinist
$30.25 - $35 per hourElement2 Group
Job Description
Job Description
1st & 2nd Shift CNC Machinist (Lathe & Mill)
Location: Chester, CT 06412
Hire Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Shift: 1st & 2nd Shift Available
Starting base pay: $30.25–$35.00/hr (plus optional 2nd shift differential)
Overtime: Optional OT hours available
Shift Schedule1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
15% Shift Differential
Enjoy a 4-day work week with Fridays off while still having the opportunity to earn additional income through weekly overtime.
Position OverviewWe are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to operate and set up CNC lathes and/or 4- and 5-axis CNC mills producing precision aerospace components. The ideal candidate has aerospace machining experience, can troubleshoot machining issues, and takes pride in producing high-quality parts that meet tight tolerances.
Responsibilities- Operate CNC lathes and/or 4- and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
- Perform complete machine setups using setup sheets and work instructions.
- Install and align fixtures, vises, rotary tables, boring jaws, face plates, and other workholding devices.
- Conduct first-piece inspections and make machine offsets or adjustments as needed.
- Troubleshoot machining issues to maintain quality and production efficiency.
- Replace tooling and adjust machine parameters as necessary.
- Machine complex aerospace components to precise specifications and close tolerances.
- Maintain quality standards while following all safety and company procedures.
- Work independently and effectively manage daily production requirements.
- Experience machining aerospace components is required.
- Experience operating CNC lathes and/or 4- and 5-axis CNC mills.
- Strong machine setup experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot machining and tooling issues.
- Experience producing precision parts with tight tolerances.
- Ability to read setup documentation and manufacturing instructions.
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to quality, accuracy, and safety.
- $30.25–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Full-time, direct-hire opportunity.
- Four-day work week (Monday–Thursday).
- Three-day weekends every week.
- Weekly overtime available.
- 15% shift differential for 2nd shift.
You should be proficient in:
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
- CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
- CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
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