CNC Grinding Machinist - 2nd Shift (HEDG / Precision Grinding) - Contract

At a Glance Company: Barnes Aerospace Location: 39 Bradley Park Rd, East Granby, CT 06026 (on-site) Job Type: Contract Pay Range: $45.00 per hour (DOE) Per Diem: $150/day (7 days per week) Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM Overtime: Available Experience Level: Mid–Senior (3+ years CNC grinding or machining experience) --- Why This Role Exists This contract role exists to support aerospace production demand requiring high-precision grinding and finishing operations . At Barnes Aerospace, this position plays a critical role in delivering tight-tolerance components using HEDG and advanced grinding processes, helping maintain throughput on key aerospace programs. --- The Work You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will: Set up and operate CNC grinding machines in a precision aerospace environment Perform high-efficiency deep grinding (HEDG) and other grinding operations Machine components to tight tolerances and exact specifications Make program edits, offset adjustments, and tooling changes as needed Read and interpret blueprints, operation sheets, and work instructions Verify dimensions using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, depth gages, height gages, and verniers Perform in-process inspection to ensure part quality and compliance Work with exotic materials including Inconel, Rene, and other aerospace alloys Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve machining and quality issues --- Machines, Controls & Software You’ll work with equipment such as: Machines: CNC grinding machines, including HEDG and precision grinding equipment (Campbell grinders and similar) Controls: Fanuc and other CNC control systems depending on equipment Inspection Tools: Micrometers, depth gages, height gages, verniers, and other precision measuring tools --- Materials You’ll Work With Inconel Rene alloys Titanium Stainless Steel Aerospace-grade materials --- What We’re Looking ForRequired 3+ years of CNC grinding or machining experience Experience setting up and operating CNC grinding equipment Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills Experience holding tight tolerances Ability to use precision measuring tools Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment Preferred (Not Required) Experience with HEDG or precision grinding operations Aerospace manufacturing experience Experience machining exotic materials (Inconel, Rene alloys) Familiarity with Fanuc controls --- Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose Barnes Aerospace because: $45/hr + $150/day per diem (7 days/week) Strong total compensation for contract work Opportunity to work on advanced grinding processes Modern equipment and structured production environment Stable aerospace programs with consistent work Strong team environment and engineering support --- Pay, Contract & Schedule Pay Range: $45.00/hour (DOE) Per Diem: $150/day (7 days per week) Pay Notes: Per diem paid daily Strong total weekly compensation for contract machinists Schedule: Monday–Friday 2nd Shift | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM Overtime available --- Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC . Apply now or save this job to come back later.