CNC Milling Machinist - 1st & 2nd Shift | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

At a Glance Company: Barnes Aerospace Location: 39 Bradley Park Rd, East Granby, CT 06026 (on-site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $26 – $38 per hour (based on experience) Shift: 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM Shift Differential: +15% for 2nd shift Overtime: Available Experience Level: Mid–Senior (3+ years CNC milling experience) 10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available Barnes Aerospace is currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to qualified CNC Machinists. Why This Role Exists This role exists to support precision aerospace manufacturing programs across multi‑axis milling operations. At Barnes Aerospace, this position plays a key role in producing complex components using modern CNC equipment in a structured, team‑based environment. The Work You’ll Be Doing Set up and operate 3‑, 4‑, and 5‑axis CNC milling machines. Run multiple machines within machining cells when feasible. Perform job setups, changeovers, and tooling adjustments. Read and interpret blueprints, operation sheets, and CNC programs at the machine. Machine aerospace components from raw material to finished part. Work with hard metals including Inconel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel. Load parts and fixtures manually or using hoists and lifting equipment. Use Fanuc controls and make offsets as required by the program. Perform in‑process inspection using precision measuring tools. Maintain tight tolerances (thousandths) on precision components. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Machines, Controls & Software You’ll work with equipment such as: Machines: Multi‑axis CNC milling machines from Doosan, Mazak, Okuma, Matsuura, Mori Seiki, and Johnford. Controls: Fanuc. Inspection Tools: Gauges, swing gauges, calipers, micrometers. Equipment: Hoists, fixtures, right‑angle heads. Materials You’ll Work With Inconel Titanium Stainless Steel Aerospace‑grade alloys What We’re Looking For Required 3+ years of CNC milling experience (multi‑axis preferred). Experience setting up and operating CNC machines. Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T. Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude. Experience working with tight tolerances. Ability to use precision measuring tools. Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a team environment. Preferred (Not Required) Aerospace manufacturing experience. Experience running multiple machines in a cell environment. Experience working with exotic materials. Familiarity with Fanuc controls. Why Machinists Like Working Here Stable aerospace manufacturing programs. Modern multi‑axis CNC equipment. Opportunities to work on complex, high‑precision parts. Competitive pay with 2nd shift differential. Strong team environment and engineering support. Opportunities to expand skills and grow within the company. $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus. Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $26 – $38/hour (DOE) +15% shift differential for 2nd shift. Additional Incentives: $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following start date; 401(k) with 50% match on the first 6%; 4% retirement contribution deposited into the 401(k) plan; quarterly incentive opportunities; yearly performance bonus; 100% education reimbursement after 1 year; 2 weeks PTO in year one plus 4 floating holidays; flex time program; discounted Care.com membership; discounted Calm app membership. Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM; overtime available. Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through HireCNC. #J-18808-Ljbffr Barnes Aerospace